NOTE: When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full extent of the rope. Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold handle. Let rope rewind slowly.
•Pull starter rope handle firmly and quickly with your right hand until the engine attempts to start, but no more than 5 pulls. Then, push in choke knob fully. Resume pulling handle un- til engine starts.
•Above 40°F, allow engine to run for approximately 5 seconds. Then squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to idte.
•Below 40 °F, allow engine to warm up for 30 seconds to 1 minute with choke
at partial position. Push choke knob in to the OFF position; then squeeze and
release throttle trigger to allow engine to idle.
•To stop engine, move On/Stop switch to the STOP position.
OPERATING TIPS
•Check chain tension before first use
and after 1 minute of operation. See
Chain Tension in the Maintenance section.
•Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas-
tics, masonry,
•Stop the saw if the chain strikes a for- eign objecL Inspect the saw and re- pair parts as necessary.
•Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a small amount of dirt will quick- ly dull a chain and increase the possi- bility of kickback.
•Practice cutting a few small logs using the following steps. This will help you get the "feel" of using your saw before you begin a major sawing operation.
•Squeeze the throttle trigger and al- low the engine to reach full speed before cutting.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
DO NOT use the choke to start a warm engine or flooding and hard starting may occur.
•Move On/Stop switch to ON.
•Set fast idle lock.
•Be sure choke is in the OFF position.
•With saw on ground, grip front handle with left hand and place your right foot through rear handle.
•Pul! starter rope handle until engine starts.
•Squeeze and release throttle trigger to return engine to idle speed.
DIFFICULT STARTING OR STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE The engine may be flooded if it has not
started after 10 pulls. Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel with the
following procedure:
•Engage the fast idle lock.
•Verify that the On/Stop switch is in the
ON position.
•Push choke knob to the OFF position.
•With saw on ground, grip front handle with left hand and place right foot through rear handle.
•Pull starter rope handle until engine starts.
•Starting could require many pulls de- pending on how badly the unit is
flooded. If engine still fails to start, re- fer to the TROUBLESHOOTING chart or call
•Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log.
•Keep the engine at full speed the
entire time you are cuffing.
°Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only light downward pressure.
•Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the engine to idle. If you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load,
unnecessary wear can occur.
°To avoid losing control when cut is complete, do not put pressure on saw at end of cut.
•Stop engine before setting saw down.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES WARNING: Check for broken or dead
branches which can fall while cutting causing serious injury. Do not cut near buildings or electrical wires if you do not know the direction of tree fall, nor cut at night since you will not be able to see well, nor during bad weather such as rain, snow, or strong winds, etc.
•Carefully plan your sawing operation in advance.
•Clear the work area. You need a clear
area all around the tree so you can have secure footing.
•Study the natural conditions that can
cause the tree to fall in a particular direction. These conditions include:
•The wind direction and speed.
•The lean of the tree. The lean of a
tree might not be apparent due to uneven or sloping terrain. Use a