OPERATION

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Difficult Starting (or starting a flooded engine)

The engine may be flooded with too much fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls. Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by following the warm engine starting procedure listed above. Ensure the ON/STOP switch is in the ON position. Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE (page 35).

Engine is Flooded

If you did not move the choke lever to warm start, quickly enough after the engine began to fire, the combustion chamber is flooded.

•Set the on/off swich to STOP.

•Open the twist lock (1, Fig. 52) in the direction of the arrow.

•Remove the filter cover (2).

•Engage a suitable tool in the spark plug boot (3, Fig. 53).

•Pry off the spark plug boot.

•Unscrew and dry off the spark plug.

•Open the throttle wide.

•Pull the starter rope several times to clear the combustion chamber.

•Refit the spark plug and connect the spark plug boot, press it down firmly – reassemble the other parts.

•Set the on/off swich to I, the starting position.

•Set the choke lever to warm start – even if engine is cold.

•Now start the engine.

Stopping The Engine

Release the throttle trigger (A) and let the engine return to idle. To stop the engine, move the on/off switch (B) to the “ STOP ” position. Do not put the chain saw on the ground when the chain is still moving. For additional safety, set the chain brake when the saw is not in use.

In the event that the “ STOP ” position of the switch will not func- tion, pull the choke lever out to the fully extended position / Full Choke, refer to Fig. 54 to stop the engine.

CAUTION: The chain contracts as it cools down. If it is not slackened, it could damage the crankshaft and bearings.

Pre-operation checking

WARNING: THE SAW CHAIN SHOULD NEVER TURN AT IDLE. Turn the idle speed screw “T” counter- clockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the chain, or contact a Servicing Dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made.

Serious personal injury may result from the saw chain turning at idle.

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