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IGNITION SWITCH

ON OFF

(START) (STOP)
OFF FULL
CHOKE/FAST IDLE
Choke/Fast Idle
Lever
(SIDE VIEW)
For a warm engine:
SPull the choke/fast idle lever out to the
full extent; then, pushthe choke/fas t idle
lever back to the OFF position. This will
setthe fast idle lock to the start position.
SPull the starter rope quickly with your
right hand until the engine starts.
SSqueeze and release the throttle trigger
to release thefas t idleloc k, allowing en-
gine to idle.
Difficult starting or 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 ignition
switch is in the ON or START position.
Starting could require pulling the starterrope
handle many times depending on how badly
theunit isflooded. Ifengine failst o start refer
to the troubleshooting chart or call
1-800-554-6723.
CHAIN BRAKE
WARNING: The effectiveness of a
chain brake in reducing operator injuries has
not yet been fully determined. We cannot
represent that a chain brake is an effective
safety device to prevent or reduce the haz-
ard of injuries resulting from kickback. DO
NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE
WILLPROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A
KICKBACK. Inst ead, use the saw properly
and carefully to avoid kickback. Reduced--
Kickback bars and Low--Kickback chains re-
duce the hazard of kickback and are recom-
mended. If the brake band is worn too thin it
maybreak when the chain brake i s triggered.
With a broken brake band, the chain brake
will not stop the chain. Repairs on a chain
brake should be made by an Authorized
POULAN PRO Service Dealer. Take your
unit to the place of purchase if purchased
froma Servicing Dealer,or to the nearest Au-
thorized Master Service Dealer.
SThiss aw is equipped with a c hain brake.
Thebrake is designed to stop the chain if
kickback occurs.
SThe inertia activated chain brake i s
activated if the front hand guard is
pushed forward, either manually or by
centrifugal force.
SIf the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged by pulling the front hand
guard back toward the front handle as
far as possible.
SWhen cutting with the saw, the chain
brake must be disengaged.
Braking function control
The chain brake must be checked several
times daily. Place the saw on firm ground.
Hold the handles with both hands and apply
full throttle. Activate the chain brake by turn-
ing your left wrist against the hand guard
without releasing the grip around the front
handle. The chain should stop immediately .
Inertia activating functioncontrol
CAUTION: When performing the following
procedure, the engine must be turned off.
DisengagedEngaged
The chain brake must be checked several
times daily. Hold the chain saw approxi-
mately 14” (35 cm) above a stump or other
firm object. Release your grip on the front
handle and let the saw, by its own weight,
rotate around the rear handle. When the tip
of the bar hits the stump, the brake should
activate.