OPERATION
7. When the temperature is above 50° F, pull the STARTER GRIP until the engine attempts to start, but no more than 3 times. When the temperature is below 50° F, pull the STARTER GRIP until the engine attempts to start, but no more than 5 times.
8.Push CHOKE lever to half choke position.
9.Pull STARTER GRIP until engine runs.
Note: Allow the saw to run in this position
10.Push CHOKE lever all the way IN.
11.SQUEEZE and release the throttle trigger to return the engine to idle.
Now you are ready to pick up the saw. Use the proper grip for both handles, refer to “Operation” for additional information.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
See Figure 15.
Release the throttle trigger and let the engine return to idle. To stop the engine, move the ignition switch to the
“
” stop position. Do not put the chain saw on the ground when the chain is still moving.
If the ignition switch will not stop the saw when set to the
stop “ 
” position, have the ignition switch repaired before using the chain saw again to prevent unsafe conditions or serious injury.
Important: When you are finished using the saw, relieve tank pressures by loosening the CHAIN OIL and FUEL MIX caps. Then retighten the caps. Allow the engine to cool before storing.
IGNITION SWITCH |
IN THE STOP |
POSITION |
Fig. 15
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