10
NOTE:If the throttle trigger is squeez ed
during starting, it will be necess ary to reset
the fast idle lock.
SPull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand a maximum of 10 times. Then, pro-
ceed to the next step.
NOTE:If the engine sounds as if it is t rying
to startbefore the 10th pull, stop pulling and
immediately proceed to the next step.
SPusht he 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 the
throttle trigger to allow engine to return t o
idle speed.

STARTINGA WARM ENGINE

SMoveON/STOP swit ch to the ON position.
SPresst he throttle lock with your right hand.
Squeeze and hold the throttle trigger;
Press and hold the fast idle lock with your
forefinger; release the throttle trigger.
SBe surechoke/fast idle lever is in theOFF
CHOKE position.
SPull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
SSqueeze and release the throttle trigger to
allow engine to return to idle speed.

DIFFICULTSTARTING (or starting a

flooded engine)

The engine may be flooded with too much
fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by following the warm engine starting
procedure listed above. Insure the ON/
STOP switch is in theON position.
Starting could require pulling the starterrope
handle many times depending on how badly
theunit is flooded. If engine fails to start refer
to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1--800--554--6723.
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 authorized
service dealer if any part is worn to less than
0.020!(0.5 mm) thick. Repairs on a chain
brake should be made by an authorized ser-
vicedealer. Takeyour 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.
SThe inertia--activated chain brake is
activated if the front hand guard is pushed
forward, either manually (by hand) or
automatically (by sudden movement).
SIf the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged by pulling the f ront hand guard
back toward the front handle as far as
possible.
SWhenc utting with the saw, the chain brake
must be disengaged.

Disengaged

Engaged

Braking function control

CAUTION: The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. The engine
mustbe running when performing thi s proce-
dure. This is the only instance when the saw
should be placed on theground wit h theen-
gine running.
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear
handlewit h your right hand and the front han-
dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle by
fully depressing the throttle trigger. Activ ate
the chain brake by turning your left wrist
against the hand guard without releasing
your grip around the front handle. The chain
should stop immediately.

Inertia activating function control

WARNING: When performing the
following procedure, the engine must be
turned off.
Gript herear handle with your right hand and
the front handle with your left hand. Hold the
chain saw approximately 14” (35 cm) above
a stump or other wooden surface. Release
your grip on the front handle and use the
weight of the saw to let the top of the guide
bar fall forward and contact t he stump.
When the tip of the bar hits the stump, the
brake should activate.
CUTTING METHODS
IMPORTANTPOINTS
SCheck chain tension before first use and
after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN
TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section.
SCut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,
masonry,non-wood building materials, etc.
SStop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign
object. Inspect the saw and repair parts as
necessary.
SKeep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a
small amount of dirt will quicklydul l achain
and increasethe possibility of kickback.
SPractice cutting a f ew small logs using the
following techniques to get the “feel” of us -
ing 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.
SAllowthe chaint o cut for you. Exert only
light downward pressure.