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4.Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the handle in your grasp and not allowing it to snap back. (Fig. 15)

Fig. 15

5. When you hear first ignition, return the choke lever (19) all the way in. (Fig. 13)

6. Push the decompression valve.

7. Pull recoil starter briskly again in the aforementioned manner. (Fig. 15)

NOTE

If engine does not start, repeat procedures from 2 to 7.

8. As soon as engine start, pull throttle lever (23) full once with throttle lever lockout (22) and release immediately. (Fig. 16) Then half-throttle is disengaged.

Pull the front hand guard (2) toward the front handle to disengage the chain brake.

Allow the engine about 2-3 minutes to warm up before subjecting it to any load.

Do not run the engine at high speed without the load to avoid shortening the life of the engine.

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Fig. 16

WARNING

Do not carry the machine with the engine running.

Stopping (Fig. 17)

Decrease engine speed, and push ignition switch (18) to stop position.

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Fig. 17

WARNING

○ Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.

○ Use extra caution when felling, and do not use the saw in a nose- high position or above shoulder height.

CHAIN CATCHER

The chain catcher is located on the power head just below the chain to further prevent the possibility of a broken chain striking the chain saw user.

WARNING

Do not stand in-line with chain when cutting.

BASIC TECHNIQUES FOR MAKING FELLING, LIMBING AND BUCKING CUTS

The intention of the following information is to provide you with the general introduction to wood cutting techniques.

WARNING

○ This information does not cover all specific situations, which may depend on differences in terrain, vegetation, kind of wood, form and size of trees, etc. Consult your servicing dealer, forestry agent or local forestry schools for advice on specific woodcutting problems in your area. This will make your work more efficient and safer.

○ Avoid cutting in adverse weather conditions, such as dense fog, heavy rain, bitter cold, high winds, etc.

Adverse weather is often tiring to work in and creates potentially dangerous conditions such as slippery ground.

High winds may force the tree to fall in an unexpected direction causing property damage or personal injury.

CAUTION

Never use a chain saw to pry or for any purpose for which it is not intended.

WARNING

○ Avoid stumbling on obstacles such as stumps, roots, rocks, branches and fallen trees. Watch out for holes and ditches. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. Shut off the engine when moving from one work place to another. Always cut at wide open throttle. A slow moving chain can easily catch and force the saw to jerk.

○ Never use the saw with only one hand.

You cannot control the saw properly and you may lose control and injure yourself severely.

Keep the saw body close to your body to improve control and reduce strain.

When cutting with the bottom part of the chain the reactive force will pull the saw away from you towards the wood you are cutting. The saw will control the feeding speed and sawdust will be directed towards you. (Fig. 18)

Fig. 18

○When cutting with the upper part of the chain the reactive force will push the saw towards you and away from the wood you are cutting. (Fig. 19)

Fig. 19

○There is a risk of kickback if the saw is pushed far enough so that you begin to cut with the nose of the bar.

The safest cutting method is to cut with the bottom part of the chain. Sawing with the upper part makes it much more difficult to control the saw and increases the risk of kickback.

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