SAllow the engine to run for approximately 5 seconds. Then, squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE:
SMove ON/STOP switch to the ON position. S Push the choke knob in completely (to the
OFF position).
S Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
S Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With thumb press fast idle lock down; then re- lease throttle trigger.
S Sharply pull the starter rope with your right hand until the engine starts.
S Squeeze and release throttle trigger to al- low 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 following the warm engine starting procedure listed above. Insure the ON/ STOP switch is in the ON position.
Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
CHAIN BRAKE
WARNING: WE DO NOT REP- RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS- SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A KICKBACK. Kickback is a lightning fast ac- tion which throws the bar and rotating chain back and up toward the operator. Kickback can be caused by allowing contact of the bar tip in the danger zone with any hard object. Kickback can also be caused by pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar. This action may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. Either of these events may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious injury or even death. DO NOT RELY UPON ANY OF THE DEVICES BUILT INTO YOUR SAW. YOU SHOULD USE THE SAW PROPERLY AND CAREFULLY TO AVOID KICKBACK. Re-
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SThis saw is equipped with a chain brake. The brake is designed to stop the chain if
kickback occurs.
S The
S If the brake is already activated, it is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible.
SWhen cutting with the saw, the chain brake must be disengaged.
Disengaged
Engaged
Braking function control CAUTION: The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. The engine must be running when performing this proce- dure. This is the only instance when the saw should be placed on the ground with the en- gine running.
Place the saw on firm ground. Hold the han- dles with both hands and apply full throttle. Activate the chain brake by turning your left wrist against the hand guard without releas- ing your grip around the front handle. The chain should stop immediately.
Inertia activating function control
WARNING: When performing the following procedure, the engine must be turned off.
Hold the chain saw approximately 14” (35 cm) above a stump or other wooden surface. Release your grip on the front handle and use the weight of the saw to let the top of the guide bar fall forward and contact the stump. When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the brake should activate.
IMPORTANT POINTS
SCheck chain tension before first use and
after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.
SCut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics, masonry,
SStop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object. Inspect the saw and repair or re- place parts as necessary.
SKeep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain
and thus increase the possibility of kick- back.
SPractice cutting a few small logs using the following techniques to get the “feel” of us- ing your saw before you begin a major sawing operation.