USING YOUR SAW | .... i |
A. CONTROL DEVICES
Understanding the control devices on your saw
is an important part of learning how to properly and safely operate the unit. Figure 13. _
THROTTLE DETENT BUTTON
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START
1:The ignition Switch is a!oggte switch which is moved up for the "Start" position and mov- ed down for the'"Stop" i_osition.
2.The
saw by controlling the air flow to the fuel system.
3.The Trigger accelerates and controls the speed of the engine and is designed to be used with the Throttle Lock.
prevents the Trigger from becoming accident-
ly engaged. The Throttle Lock must be press- ed before the Trigger can be activated.
5;The Throttle Detent Button holds the Throttle Lock and Trigger in position while the engine is being started. Release the Throttle Detent Button after the engine is started by lightly squeezing the trigger.
B. STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. IMPORTANT POINTS
a. Push down onthe throttle lockout, squeeze the trigger, press and hold down the throt- tle detent button, then slowly release the
trigger.
b. Engage choke according to "Starting In- structions" below.
c. Hold saw firmly with the saw chain free to
turn without contacting any object. Figure 14.
d. Pull starter rope quickly, using no more
than
break, Do not let the starter rope snap back. Hold the handle and let the rope rewindslowly. e. Release the throttle detent button after en-
gine starts, allowing the engine to idle. The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed, if correction is required_'refer to CarburetorAdjustments, page 22.
f.Stop engine by moving the ignition switch to the "STOP" position (Figure 13).:
ROTTLE : STARTtSTOP
LOCKOUTSWITCH
HALF OFF
OILER
STARTtSTO
SWITCH
TRIGGER
your right thumb. Use the manual oiler to SUp- _. plemeht the automatic Oiler:
WARNING_
Always wear gloves; safety footwear; snug- fitting clothing; and appropriate eye, hearing,
and head protection devices when operating a chain saw.
TO START
BAR AND PLACE RIGHT
FOOT THROUGH HANDLE.
Figure 14
WARNING.!
Avoid bodily contact with the muffler when starting a warm engine. The muffler can become very hot and can cause serious burns.
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