OPERATION
nPlace the chain saw on level ground and ensure that no objects or obstructions are in the imme- diate vicinity that could come in contact with the bar and chain.
nHold the front handle firmly with your left hand and put your right foot onto the base of the rear handle.
To start a cold engine:
nSet the on/stop switch to the RUN ( I ) posi- tion.
nMake sure the chain brake is in the run position by pulling back on the lever/hand guard.
nFully press and release the primer bulb 7 times.
nPull choke lever all the way out to FULL posi- tion.
nWhen the temperature is above 50°F, pull the starter grip and rope until the engine attempts to start, but no more than 3 times. When the temperature is below 50°F, pull the starter grip and rope until the engine attempts to start, but no more than 5 times.
nPush choke lever to RUN position.
nPull starter grip and rope until engine runs.
NOTE: Allow the saw to run in this position 15- 30 seconds, depending upon the temperature.
nDepress the trigger release and squeeze and release the throttle trigger to return the engine to idle.
ON/STOP
SWITCH IN THE RUN POSITION
PRIMER BULB
STOP
Fig. 7
RUN
POSITION
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
CAUTION:
Failure to release partial throttle when chain brake lever is in the brake position will result in serious damage to the unit. Never squeeze and hold the throttle trigger while the chain brake is in the brake position.
To start a warm engine:
nSet the on/stop switch to the RUN ( I ) posi- tion.
nMake sure the chain brake is in the run position by pulling back on the lever/hand guard.
nPull choke lever out to FULL CHOKE position then push immediately back to RUN position to set fast idle.
CHOKE LEVER
STOP
FULL CHOKE 
RUN POSITION
Fig. 10
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