To stop the engine move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP position.
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object.
Use only
Starter rope handle
Left hand
on front 
handle
Right foot through rear handle
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold the handle and let the rope rewind slowly.
For cold weather starting, start the unit at FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up before squeezing the throttle trigger.
NOTE: Do not cut material with the choke/ fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or warm engine after running out of fuel):
NOTE: In the following steps, when the choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full extent, the correct throttle setting for starting is set automatically.
SMove ON/STOP switch to the ON position. S Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full
extent.
S Pull starter rope quickly with your right hand a maximum of 10 times.
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying to start before the 10th pull, stop pulling and immediately proceed to the next step.
SPush the choke/fast idle lever in complete- ly (to the OFF CHOKE position).
SPull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts.
SAllow the engine to run for approximately 5 seconds. Then, squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed.
ON/STOP SWITCH
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
FULL OFF
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
SMove ON/STOP switch to the ON position. S Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full ex- tent; then, push the lever back in completely (to the OFF CHOKE position). This will set
the fast idle lock to the start position.
S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right hand until the engine starts.
S Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded if it has not started after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by following the warm engine starting proce- dure listed above. Ensure the ON/STOP switch is in the ON position.
Starting could require many pulls depending on how badly unit is flooded. If engine still fails to start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE.
CHAIN BRAKE
WARNING: If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered. With a broken brake band, the chain brake will not stop the chain. The chain brake should be replaced by an autho- rized service dealer if any part is worn to less than 1/32” thick. Repairs on a chain brake should be made by an authorized service dealer. Take your unit to the place of pur- chase if purchased from a servicing dealer, or to the nearest authorized master service dealer.
SThis saw is equipped with a chain brake.
The brake is designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs.
S The
S If the brake is already activated, it is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible.
SWhen cutting with the saw, the chain brake must be disengaged.
Disengaged
Engaged
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