starting cold engine

WARNING

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

1.Move chain brake lever (E) fully forward to lock chain brake before starting.

2.Fill the fuel tank with fuel. Do not over fill.

3.Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant. Do not over fill.

4.Move ignition/choke lever (A) forward to “close choke” () position.

5.Lay unit on a flat, clear area and keep bar and chain clear of all obstacles. Hold top handle with one hand, and depress throttle trigger lockout (C), but do not depress throttle trigger

(D).

6.Pull starter handle (F) several times until engine starts, or first starting sound is heard. (7 pulls maximum)

7.Move ignition/choke lever back to “run” ( I ) position (B). (Do not move to “Stop” position [G].) If necessary, start the engine.

NOTE

If engine does not start after 3 pulls with choke in “run” ( I ) position, repeat cold start instructions 4-7.

8.After engine starts, wait 5 seconds then depress and release throttle trigger (D). Allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.

NOTE

Do not pull starter rope out to the maximum possible position. Do not allow recoil handle to snap back against the casing.

A

C

B

C

C

E

D

F

E

G

C

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