Cap indication
Oil/fuel tanks are indicated by the following illustrations.
Oil tank cap | Fuel tank cap |
CHAIN LUBRICANT
Proper lubrication of the chain while in operation reduces friction between the chain and the guide bar to a minimum and assures a longer service life.
•Use bar and chain oil of high quality for this purpose.
•Do not use used or reclaimed oil to avoid various oiler problems.
•Use ECHO bar and chain oil.
•When ECHO bar and chain oil is not available: Use motor oil, etc.
•Use bar and chain oil of the following grades: SAE No. 30 ....... in summer
SAE No. 10 ....... in winter or when cutting
resinous trees.
• When refueling, also refill chain oil.
OPERATION
Chain brake
Ignition switch
Start / Run
Choke control knob
Choke | Purge pump |
WARNING
•After choke control knob is pulled and then knob is returned to original position, throttle remains a little open (latch condition).
•If engine is started in this latch condition, chain starts to turn. Do not start engine before chain brake is activated.
CAUTION
•After starting the engine, squeeze throttle trigger slightly to release throttle latch and pull front hand guard towards the operator immediately.
(Chain brake unlocked position)
•Never use throttle latch for cutting.
•Use the chain brake only in starting or in emergencies.
Starter handle
Unlock chain brake 
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