G6200
5. Operating the Engine
WARNING
•It is very dangerous to run a chainsaw that mounts broken parts or lacks any parts.
Before starting engine, make sure that all the parts including bar and chain are installed properly.
■STARTING THE ENGINE
1.Fill fuel and chain oil tanks respectively, and tighten the caps securely.
(1)Chain oil
(2)Fuel
2.Set the switch to “I” position.
7.Allow the engine to warm up with the throttle lever pulled slightly.
WARNING
•Keep clear of the saw chain as it will start rotating upon starting of engine.
■CHECKING THE OIL SUPPLY
WARNING
•Make sure to set up the bar and the chain when checking the oil supply.
If not, the rotating parts may be exposed. It is very dangerous.
After starting the engine, run the chain at medium speed and see if chain oil is scattered off as shown in the figure.
G B
(1) Switch
3.While holding the throttle lever together with the trig- ger safety, push in the side latch and release the throttle lever to leave it at the starting position.
(1)Trigger safety
(2)Throttle lever
(3)Latch
4.Pull out the choke knob to the closed position.
(1)Choke knob
NOTE
•When restarting immediately after stopping the en- gine, leave the choke knob at the open position.
5.While holding the saw unit securely on the ground, pull the starter rope vigorously.
WARNING
•Do not start the engine while the chain saw hangs in one hand. The saw chain may touch your body. This in very dangerous.
6.When firing occur, push in the choke knob and pull the starter again to start the engine.
Chain oil
The oil flow can be changed by turning the adjuster knob on the top of the cylinder cover. Adjustment ac- cording to your work conditions.
(1) Adjuster knob
NOTE
•The oil tank should become nearly empty by the time fuel is used up. Be sure to refill the oil tank ev- ery time when refueling the saw.
■ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR
(1)L needle
(2)H needle
(3)Idle adjusting screw
The carburetor has been adjusted at the factory. Should your unit need readjustment due to the changes in alti- tude or operating conditions, please let your skillful dealer make the adjustment. A wrong adjustment may cause damage to your unit. If you have to make the adjustment yourself, please follow the procedure below carefully.
When adjusting, take the following steps:
NOTE
•Be sure to adjust the carburetor with the bar chain attached.