Chain brake
Start / Run
Ignition switch
WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD
CAUTION
Make sure the bar and chain are free from any obstruction when starting the chain saw.
• | Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain |
| brake before starting. |
• | Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture. |
| It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder |
| level of fuel tank. |
Choke 
Purge pump
Choke control knob
Starter handle
• Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant. |
Do not over fill. |
• Move ignition switch to “RUN” position. |
• Push purge pump 3 to 4 times or until fuel is |
visible in purge pump. |
• Turn choke control knob counterclockwise. |
(Choke position ) |
• Securely hold the chain saw as shown. |
When starting the chain saw place the unit on a |
flat ground and hold the front handle with left |
hand and hold firmly the rear end of rear handle |
with right knee and pull starter handle with right |
hand several times until first firing sound. |
• Turn choke control knob clockwise. (Open |
position ) |
Unlock chain brake
• | Pull starter handle to start the engine. |
• | When engine starts, immediately squeeze |
| throttle trigger, to release throttle latch, and pull |
| front hand guard towards the operator |
| immediately. (Chain brake unlocked position) |
Chain brake
Choke control knob 
Open choke
Unlock chain brake
WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARM
CAUTION
Make sure the bar and chain are free from any obstruction when starting the chain saw.
•Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain brake before starting.
•Confirm there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks.
•Move ignition switch to “RUN” position.
•Securely hold the chain saw as shown and pull starter handle.
•Choke may be used if necessary, but after first firing sound, pull throttle trigger to release choke.
•After starting the engine, pull front hand guard towards the operator immediately. (Chain brake unlocked position)
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