WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling.
FUELING ENGINE
This engine is certified to operate on un- leaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality synthetic
DO NOT USE automotive oil or boat oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on container. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thorough- ly mixed. Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit.
BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
The bar and chain require continuous lubri- cation. Lubrication is provided by the auto- matic oiler system when the oil tank is kept filled. Lack of oil will quickly ruin the bar and chain. Too little oil will cause overheating shown by smoke coming from the chain and/ or discoloration of the bar.
In freezing weather oil will thicken, making it necessary to thin bar and chain oil with a small amount (5 to 10%) of #1 Diesel Fuel or kerosene. Bar and chain oil must be free flowing for the oil system to pump enough oil for adequate lubrication.
Genuine Snappertbar and chain oil is recom- mended to protect your unit against excessive wear from heat and friction. Snappertoil re- sists high temperature thinning.
If Snappertbar and chain oil is not available, use a good grade SAE 30 oil.
SNever use waste oil for bar and chain lubri- cation.
S Always stop the engine before removing the oil cap.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that
WARNING: The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR- BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
To stop the engine move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP position.
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object.
Use only
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Starter rope handle
Left hand
on front handle
Right foot through rear handle
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold the handle and let the rope re- wind slowly.
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with the fast idle lock button in the locked position.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or warm engine after running out of fuel)
ON/STOP SWITCH
(SIDE VIEW)
ON
STOP
1.Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi- tion.
2.Pull choke knob out to the full extent.
3.Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
4.Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With thumb press fast idle lock down; then re- lease throttle trigger.
Fast idle lock button
Throttle
Throttle |
| Choke knob |
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trigger |
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5.Sharply pull the starter rope handle 5 times with your right hand. Then, pro- ceed to the next step.
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