End of the guide bar may be placed at the height of about 40 cm (16 in.).
40 cm
(16 in.)
Rear handle should be gripped lightly with the right hand.
AUTOMATIC CHAIN BRAKE
Kickback produced from the tip of the guide bar will trip the automatic chain brake. To make sure that the automatic chain brake operates properly, follow these steps:
1.Stop the engine.
2.Hold the saw with the guide bar approximately 40 cm (16 in.) above a wooden surface. Right hand should hold the rear handle, and left hand should hold the front handle.
3.Release the front handle and drop the end of the guide bar against the wooden surface.
4.The impact should lock the chain brake.
IMPORTANT
When checking the operation of the automatic chain brake, use a soft surface substance like wood to provide the impact so the chain is not damaged.
Warm weather position | Cold weather position |
(push; closed) | (pull; opend) |
Air cleaner cover |
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Air shutter |
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WINTER OPERATION
Use the air shutter to prevent carburetor trouble in winter.
•Remove air cleaner cover. Pull the air shutter to cold position.
NOTE
For operation at normal temperature, return the air shutter to its original place. (5°C, 41°F)
It causes over heating of the engine.
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