8
OPERATION

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUALAN DSAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
CHAIN SAW. C ompare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself w ith the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future referenc e.
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 Bar Sprocket Hole

ON/STOP SWITCH

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

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The THROTTLE TRIGGER controls engine
speed.

THROTTLE LOCK--OUT

The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be
pressed before you can squeeze the throttle
trigger. This feature prevents you from acci-
dentally squeezing the trigger.

CHOKE/FASTIDLE LEVER

The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the
CHOKE/FASTIDLE LEVER out to the full ex-
tent for cold starting or after refueling. The
choke provides additional fuel to the engine
during cold starting.

PRIMER BULB

The PRIMER BULB circulates fuel to the car-
buretor to provide quicker starting.

CHAIN BRAKE

The CHAIN BRAKE is a device designed to
stop the chain if kickbac k occurs. The chain
brake activates automatically in the ev ent of
kickback. The chain brake activ ates manually
if the front hand guard is pushed forw ard. The
chain brake is disengaged by pulling the front
handguard back towardthe front handle as far
as possible.

CHAIN TENSION

Itis normal for a new chai n to stretch during the
first 15 minutes of operation. You should check
your chain tension frequently. See CHAIN
TENSION under the ASSEMBLYsection.
WARNING: Muffler is very hot dur-
ingand after use. Donot touch the muffler or
allow combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.