Operator's Manual
CS3814, CS3816, CS4116 Chainsaws
PRE-START Inspection
1.Check that all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts are secure.
2.Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness.
3.Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer than .5”from top of tank to provide space for expansion.
Warning
Do NOT run a saw that is not providing proper oil coverage under any circumstances. Doing so will result in permanent damage to the guide bar and saw chain.
4.Check the bar and chain oil level.
5.Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is tightened securely.
6.Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or fuel leaks.
7.Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage.
8.Look for signs of engine damage.
9.Remove excessive debris from muffler area and recoil starter.
START-UP
Before starting the engine, inspect the immediate area. Check that there are no bystanders nearby. Make sure that you have a firm and stable footing and remove tripping hazards. Clear all objects that the saw chain could catch on and cause a
There are two safe and approved positions for
Starting on the ground:
1.Place saw on a flat, stable patch of ground free of vegetation and check that the saw chain is not in contact with the ground.
5.Grasp the starter handle firmly with right hand and slowly pull until it provides resistance. Without letting the starter handle retract, pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let it return to its original position very slowly until unit fires or runs. Repeat this step ever time the starter rope is pulled.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after
6.After engine starts running, place grasp rear handle with right hand and remove right foot from the base of the rear handle.
7.Depress throttle interlock with right palm and pull throttle control with right index finger.
NOTE: This will automatically reset the choke to the RUN position.
Warm engine start:
1.Pull choke all the way out to the CHOKE position.
2.Continue with Step 4 of Cold engine starting
Hot engine start:
1.Continue with Step 4 of Cold engine starting.
2.If engine does not fire, refer to Step 1 of Warm engine starting.
2.Place right foot on the base of the rear handle and firmly grip the forward handle with left hand.
Starting in a raised, standing position:
1.Place the rear handle between knees or thighs and firmly grip the forward handle with left hand.
Cold engine start:
1.Grip the rear handle with right hand, depressing the throttle interlock with right palm, and pull the throttle control to check for smooth operation and to reset the choke to the run position.
2. Depress the primer (purge) bulb until it fills with fuel.
3.Pull the choke all the way out to the CHOKE position.
NOTE: This will close the choke and lock the throttle in the starting position.
4.Put the power unit’s ignition switch in the ON position.
NOTE: Signified by a vertical line “l”
Stopping the Engine:
1.Let the saw idle for up to one minute to continue blowing air through the engine to aid the
NOTE: The engine is still running. Always maintain a firm, controlling grip on the unit while the engine is running.
2.Put the unit’s ignition switch in the OFF position.
NOTE: Signified by an “O”
3.After the saw is off and has cooled down, remove tension from the chain.
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