WARNING: The chain must not move when the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain moves at idle speed refer to CARBURE- TOR ADJUSTMENT within this manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot muffler can cause serious burns.
To stop the engine move the switch to the STOP or OFF position.
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object.
Use only
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope
Important points to remember
When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold the handle and let the rope rewind slowly.
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with the fast idle lock button in the locked posi- tion.
For cold engine or warm engine after running out of fuel:
SMove switch to the START or ON posi-
tion.
S Pull choke knob out to the full extent. S Slowly press primer bulb six times.
S Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With thumb press fast idle lock down; then release throttle trigger.
S Sharply pull the starter rope handle 5 times with your right hand.
S Fully push in choke knob; pull the start- er rope until the engine starts.
S Allow the engine to run for approxi- mately five seconds. Then, squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow en- gine to return to idle speed.
Fast idle lock down
IGNITION SWITCH
SIDE VIEW
ON
STOP
CHOKE
(SIDE VIEW)
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S Move switch to the START or ON posi- tion.
S Slowly press primer bulb six times.
S Squeeze and hold throttle trigger. With thumb press fast idle lock down; then release throttle trigger.
S Sharply pull the starter rope with your right hand until the engine starts.
S Squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed.
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 starter rope handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start, refer to troubleshooting chart or call
IMPORTANT POINTS
SCut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas- tics, masonry,
Stop the saw if the chain strikes a
eign object. Inspect the saw and repair or replace parts as necessary.
S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and thus increase the possi- bility of kickback.
S Practice cutting a few small logs using the following techniques to get the “feel” of using your saw before you be- gin a major sawing operation.
S Squeeze throttle trigger and allow engine to reach full speed before cutting.
S Begin cutting with the saw frame against the log.
S Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting.
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