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Forcold engine or warm engine after run-
ning out of fuel.
SPull the choke lever out to the full extent.
OFF FULL
CHOKE LEVER
Choke Lever
(SIDE VIEW)
SPress the throttle lockout with your right
hand. Squeeze and hold the throttle trig-
ger; Press andhold the fast idle lock with
your forefinger; release the throttle trig-
ger.
NOTE:If the throttle trigger is squeezed
during starting, it will be necessary to re-
set the fast idle lock.
SPullthe starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine attempts to start,
thenpush the choke lever to the half posi-
tion.
SPullthe starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
SAbove 40 degrees, allow the engine to
run for approximately five seconds, then
push the choke knob to the offposition.
Then, squeeze and release the throttle
triggerto release the fast idle, allowing the
engine to idle.
SBelow 40 degrees, allow the engine to
warmup 30 seconds to one minute at half
choke. Push choke knob to the off posi-
tion; Then, squeeze and release the
throttle trigger to allow engine to idle.
For a warm eng ine:
SMove on/stop switch to the ON position.
SPress the throttle lockout with your right
hand. Squeeze and hold the throttle trig-
ger; Press andhold the fast idle lock with
your forefinger; release the throttle trig-
ger.
SBe sure choke is in the OFF position.
SPull the starter handle until engine starts.
SSqueezeand rele ase the throttle triggerto
allow engine to idle.
Difficult starting or flooded engine:
The engine may be flooded with too much
fuel if it has notstarted after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by following the warm engine starting
procedure listed above. Insure the ignition
switch is in the ON or START position.
Starting could require pulling the starter
ropehandle many times depending on how
badly the unit is flooded. If engine fails to
startrefer to the troubleshooting chart or call
your Authorized Service Dealer.
CUTTING METHODS

IMPORTANT POINTS

SCut wood only.Do not cut metal, plastics,
masonry,no n-wood building mat erials, etc.
SStop the saw if the chainstrikes a foreign
object. Inspect the saw and repair parts
as necessary.
SKeep the chain out of dirt and sand. E ven a
small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain
and increase the possibility of kickback.
SPracticecutting a few small logs using the
following techniques to get the “feel” of
using your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.
SSqueeze the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to reach full speed before cutting.
SBegin cutting with the saw frame against
the log.
SKeep the engine at full speed the entire
time you are cutting.
SAllow the chain to cut for you. Exert only
light downward pressure.
SRelease the throttle t rigger as soon as the
cut is completed, allowing the engine to
idle. If you run the saw at full throttle with-
outa cutting load,unne cessary wear can
occur.
SToavoid losing control when cut is com-
plete, do not put pressure on saw ate nd
of cut.
SStop the engine before setting the saw
down.

TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

WARNING: Do not cut near buildings or
electrical wires if you do not know thedirec-
tion oftree fall,at night since youwill notbe
ableto see well, or during bad weather such
as rain, snow, or strong winds. as fall is un-
predictable.
Carefully plan your sawing operation inad-
vance.You need a clear area all around the
tree so you can have secure footing. Check
for broken or dead branches which can fall
on you causing serious injury.
Natural conditions that can cause a tree to
fall in a particular direction include:
SThe wind direction and speed.
SThe lean of the tree. The lean of a tree
might not be apparent due to uneven or
slopingterrain. Use a plumb or level to de-
termine the direction of tree lean.
SWeight and branches on one side.
SSurrounding trees and obstacles.
Look for decay and rot.If the trunk is rotted,
it can snap and fall toward the operator.
Make sure there is enough room for the tree to
fall. Maintain a distanceof 2-1/2 tree lengths
fromthe nearest person or other objects. En-
gine noise can drown out a warning c all.
Remove dirt, stones, loose b ark, nails, sta-
ples, and wire from the tree where cutsare
to be made.
Direction of Fall
45_
Plan a clear retreat path