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 15″
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope. Starter Rope Handle
Left Hand on Front Handle
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
WARNING: Do not attempt to throw or
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.
For cold weather starting, start the unit at FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up before squeezing the throttle trigger.
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with the choke/fast idle lever in the FULL CHOKE position.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not start after following these instructions, please call
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or warm engine after running out of fuel)
NOTE: In the following steps, when the choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full extent, the correct throttle setting for starting is set automatically.
IGNITION
SWITCH
ON
STOP
Choke
Lever
1.Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi- tion.
2.Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
3.Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to the FULL CHOKE position).
4.Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand. Then, proceed to the next step.
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and immediately proceed to the next step.
5.Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
OFF
HALF
FULL
6.Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts.
7.Allow the engine to run for approximate- ly 30 seconds. Then, squeeze and re- lease the throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1.Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi- tion.
2.Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
3.To set the fast idle, pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to the full choke position); then push the lever back in to the HALF CHOKE position.
4.Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts.
5.Squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded with too much fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls. Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by pushing the choke/fast idle lever in completely (to the OFF CHOKE position) and then following the warm engine starting procedure listed above. Ensure the ON/ STOP switch is in the ON position.
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