STARTING/STOPPING Instructions, Starting Instructions

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARING FOR OPERATION

1.Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions on previous page.

2.Do not overfill or spill fuel.

3.Replace gasoline cap on gas tank. Make sure it is securely tightened before attempting to start engine.

4.Make sure all screws and fasteners are tightened securely.

5.Check the throttle cable and make sure it moves smoothly without excessive play. If adjustments are needed, loosen the lock nut securing the adjustment screw and adjust as necessary to eliminate play.

6.Tighten lock nut securely.

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position when pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting to avoid serious personal injury.

1.Place the saw on a clear, firm, and flat surface. Do not start saw by holding it in one hand.

2.Slide the On/Off Switch to the ON position. See Figure 4.

3.Place the choke lever in the FULL choke position.

4.Lock the switch trigger in "lock-on" position. To "lock- on"; depress the lock-off lever, pull the switch trigger, depress the lock-on button, release the switch trigger, then release the lock-on button. The switch trigger should now be in "lock-on" position.

5.Fully press and release primer bulb slowly 5 to 7 times. Fuel should be visible in the bulb. If fuel is not visible, press three (3) more times, or until it is.

6.Pull starter rope briskly until the engine pops or sounds as though it wants to run. Normally this takes from 2 to 5 pulls.

7.Place the choke lever in PARTIAL (center) choke position.

8.Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the engine.

9.If the engine does not start, repeat the steps above.

NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start, place the choke lever in the RUN position. Pull the starter rope briskly. The engine should start within three (3) to eight

(8) pulls.

10.Once the engine starts, let it warm up for 5 to 10 seconds, then place the choke lever in the RUN position.

NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm engine. Slide the On/Off Switch to the ON position and start in PARTIAL (center) choke position.

WARNING:

Operate this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Release switch trigger and allow the engine to cool down by idling.

2.Slide the On/Off Switch to OFF position.

PRIMER

BULB

	LOCK-ON	CHOKE
		LEVER
	BUTTON

RUN

POSITION

STARTER

ROPE

	SWITCH	FULL
	TRIGGER	CHOKE
LOCK-OFF	ON (I)	POSITION
LOCK-OFF	ON (I)
LEVER

P	OFF (O)
	O
	T
	S
	ON/OFF
	SWITCH

Fig. 4

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