OPERATION

Starting a Flooded Engine

1.Disconnect the spark plug lead, then use the spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug (turn counter-clockwise to remove).

2.If the spark plug is fouled or is soaked with fuel, clean or replace the plug as required. For correct spark plug size and gapping procedure, see page 26.

3.Clear excess fuel from the combus- tion chamber by cranking the engine several times while the spark plug is removed.

4.Replace the spark plug and tighten it firmly with the spark plug wrench. If a torque wrench is available, torque the spark plug to 140Ð165 inch-pounds (170Ð190 kgf cm).

CAUTION!

Incorrect spark plug installation can result in serious engine damage!

5.Repeat the starting procedure for a warm engine.

6.If the engine still fails to fire or start, refer to the troubleshooting chart at the end of this manual.

Stopping

Turn the switch ÓOFFÔÔ after idling at low speed for 1 to 2 minutes.

35719

Cutting with the Saw

IMPORTANT!

THINK SAFETY! Use full throttle while cutting! Forcing the saw into the work reduces cutting performance and also increases operator fatigue!

Clear a safe work area

Stop the saw before moving it

before cutting.

from the work area.

 

Always wear hearing

 

 

protection (ear plugs or ear

 

 

muffs) to protect your

 

 

hearing

 

 

Always wear eye

 

 

protection such as a face

 

 

shield or goggles.

Use full-throttle while

 

 

 

 

cutting, and apply

 

Always wear gloves

only enough bar

 

when operating the

pressure to maintain

 

saw.

engine speeds of

 

 

7000-8000 rpm.

Wear close-fitting

clothing to protect your legs and arms. Do not wear clothing or jewelry that could get caught in machinery or brush.

Never operate with a loose

cutting chain!

Never operate the saw if fastenings are loose or missing!

35716Never operate the saw if any component parts are dam-

aged, loose, or missing!

Keep a proper footing—do

not overreach!

Wear appropriate non-skid footwear.

OPERATION

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Shindaiwa 72362-93115, 35701 specifications Starting a Flooded Engine, Cutting with the Saw, Stopping