STARTING AND STOPPING

Starting and stopping

WARNING! Note the following before

!starting:

The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is started to reduce the chance of contact with the moving chain during starting.

Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. Otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injuries.

Place the machine on firm ground. Make sure you have a secure footing and that the chain cannot touch anything.

Keep people and animals well away from the working area.

Cold engine

Starting: The chain brake should be activated when starting the chain saw. Activate the chain brake by pushing the front hand guard forwards.

Ignition; choke (A): Set the choke control in the choke position by pulling the red control outward - upward (1). The stop switch is automatically set in the start position.

Start throttle: The correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by moving the control to the choke position.

Decompression valve (B): Press the valve to reduce the pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier. You should always use the decompression valve when starting the machine. Once the machine has started the valve will automatically return to its original setting.

Air purge (C): Press the air purge diaphragm repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the diaphragm (about 6 times). The diaphragm need not be completely filled.

C

D

B

A

 

Warm engine

Use the same starting procedure as for a cold engine, but do not set the choke control in the choke position. If the engine is difficult to start, use start throttle. The start throttle position is engaged by pulling the red control outward - upward (1) and then in the starting position (2).

Starting

Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain saw on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear handle. Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance (as the starter pawls engage) then pull firmly and rapidly.Never wrap the starter cord around your hand

There is a simplified start reminder with illustrations to describe each step on the rear edge of the saw (D).

As the chain brake is still engaged the speed of the engine must be set to idling as soon as possible, this is achieved by quickly disengaging the throttle lock. Disengaging occurs by gently applying the throttle quickly. This prevents unnecessary wear to the clutch, clutch drum and brake band.

CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine.

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