Makita DCS34 manual Starting the engine, Cold start, Warm start, Stopping the engine

Starting the engine

Start the chain saw only after having assembled it com- pletely and inspected!

Move at least 10 feet (3 m) away from the place where you fuelled the saw.

Make sure you have a good footing, and place the saw on the ground in such a way that the chain is not touching anything.

Engage the chain brake (lock).

Hold the tubular handle tightly with one hand and press the chain saw to the ground.

Steady the rear handle by standing in the hand guard.

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		Cold start:
		Prime the fuel pump (5) by pressing it several times until you
		can see fuel in the pump.
		Move the combination switch (1) up (choke position).
		Grasp handle (hand pressure actuates the grip throttle lever
		lock (4)).
		Push the throttle (3) in all the way and hold it.
		Press the throttle lock (2) and release the throttle (3) (the
	1	throttle lock will hold the throttle at half-throttle position).
		Slowly pull out the starter cable (6) until you notice resistance
	2	(the piston is positioned before the top dead center).
	3	Now pull the starter cable with a fast and forceful move-ment
	4	until you hear the first ignition.
		CAUTION: Do not pull out the starter cable more than approx.
		20"(50 cm), and lead it back by hand.
		When you hear the first ignition, put the combination switch (1)
		in position "I" and pull the starter cable again.
		As soon as the engine is running, press the throttle (3) to
		release the half-throttle lock (2), allowing the engine to idle.
		CAUTION: As soon as the engine is started it must be put
		in idle to prevent the chain brake from being damaged.
6	5	Now release the chain brake.
		Warm start:
		As described above for cold starting, but without using
		the choke position.
		Stopping the engine
		Push the combination switch (1) down to position STOP .
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