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1. Set ignition switch (18) to ON position. (Fig. 13)
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18
Fig. 10
Chain brake operation (Fig. 2, 11)
Chain brake is designed to activate in an emergency such as
Application of brake is made by moving the front hand guard towards the bar. During the chain brake operation, even if the throttle lever is pulled, the engine speed does not increase and the chain does not turn. To release the brake, pull the front hand guard toward the front handle.
If the engine keeps rotating at high speed with the brake engaged, the clutch will overheat causing trouble.
Whenthebrakeengagesduringoperation,immediately release the throttle lever to slow down the engine.
How to confirm the activation of the chain brake
1) Turn off the engine.
2) Holding the chain saw horizontally, release your hand from the front handle, hit the tip of the guide bar to a stump or a piece of wood, and confirm brake operation. Operating level varies by bar size.
Fig. 11
In case the brake is not effective, ask our dealer for inspection and repairs.
Starting (Fig. 12
CAUTION
Before starting, make sure chain brake is engaged and that the bar/chain does not touch anything. (Fig. 12)
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ON
Fig. 13
*Push priming pump (20) several times so that fuel flows through bulb into carburetor. (Fig. 14)
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20
Fig. 14
2.Pull the choke lever (19) to choked position (Fig. 14).
This will automatically lock to the
3.Push the decompression valve (21).
The valve (21) will automatically return to the original position once the engine has started. (Fig. 15).
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Fig. 15
4.Pull recoil starter briskly, taking care to keep the handle in your grasp and not allowing it to snap back. (Fig. 16)
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