Echo CS-305 OPERATION, WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD, WHEN THE ENGINE IS HARD TO START

OPERATION

WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD

WARNING DANGER

Make sure bar and chain are not touching anything when starting the saw.

•Move chain brake lever fully forward to engage chain brake before starting.

•Fill the fuel tank with fuel.

•Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant.

•Turn switch (A) to “RUN” position (I).

•Pull choke (B) all the way out (closed position).

•Push purge bulb (C) 10 times.

•Pull starter handle several times until first firing sound is heard. (Secure unit on ground with your knee or foot.) (5 - 6 pulls maximum.)

•Push choke (B) all the way in. (open position)

•Pull starter handle again.

NOTE

If engine does not start after 5 pulls, repeat instructions.

WHEN THE ENGINE IS HARD TO START

WARNING DANGER

Clutch engages and chain may rotate when engine is started with throttle control latch engaged. Never use the throttle control latch for cutting. Use only when starting the engine.

•Press throttle control lockout down, squeeze throttle trigger, and push in throttle control latch.

•Pull starter handle.

•When engine starts, immediately squeeze throttle trigger to release the latch otherwise damage to clutch may result.

NOTE

Do not pull starter rope out to the maximum possible position.

Do not allow recoil handle to snap back against the casing.

Securely hold the saw.