8
OPERATION

KNOW YOUR SAW

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW.Compare the illustrations withyour unit to f amiliarize yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Chain
Adjustment Tool
(Bar Tool)
Primer
Bulb
Fuel Mix Fill Cap
Starter
Housing
Bar Oil Fill Cap
Chain
Front Hand Guard Front Handle
Starter Rope
ON/STOP
Switch
Muffler
Guide Bar
Chain Brake Nuts
Cylinder Cover
Throttle
Lockout
Rear
Handle
Throttle
Trigger Choke/
Fast Idle
Lever
Chain
Brake
Chain
Direction
of Travel
Adjusting
Screw
Chain
Catcher

ON/STOP SWITCH

The ON/STOP SWITCH is used to stop the
engine.

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.

THROTTLE LOCKOUT

TheTHROTTLE LOCKOUT must be pressed
before you can squeeze the throttle trigger.
This feature prevents you from accidentally
squeezing the trigger.

CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER

The choke and fast idleare set by pulling the
CHOKE/FASTIDLE LEVER out fully for cold
or refueled starting. The choke provides addi-
tional fuel to the engine during cold starting.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the
carburetor to provide quicker starting.

CHAIN BRAKE

The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designedto
stop the chain if kickback occurs. Thechain
brake activates automatically inthe event of
kickback. The chain brake activates manu-
allyi ft he front hand guard is pushed forward.
Thechain brak e is disengaged by pulling the
front hand guard back toward the front han-
dle as far as possible.

CHAIN TENSION

Itis normal for a new chain to stretch during fi rst
30 minutes of operation. You should check
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
TENSION under the ASSEMBLYsection.
WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur-
ingand aft er use. Do not t ouch the muffler or
allow combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.