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Starting / Stopping the Engine
Positions of Master Control Lever
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STOP or †– Master Control lever must be pushed in direction of STOP or † to switch off ignition. The Master Control lever springs back to the run position F when it is released.
WARNING
The ignition is switched on again automatically after the engine stops. Engine can be started by operating the rewind starter.
Normal run position (F) – engine runs or can fire.
Start } – the engine is started in this position.
Setting the Master Control Lever
To move the Master Control lever from the run position F to start }, depress the trigger lockout and the throttle trigger and hold them in that position – set the Master Control lever to start } and let go of the throttle trigger and trigger lockout.
The Master Control lever moves from the start position (}) to the run position (F) when you press down the throttle trigger lockout and squeeze the throttle trigger at the same time.
To switch off the engine, move the Master Control lever in the direction of STOP or †– when released, the Master Control lever springs back to the run position F.
Holding the Saw
There are two ways of holding the saw when starting.
On the ground
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NPlace your saw on the ground. Make sure you have a firm footing – check that the chain is not touching any object or the ground.
NHold the saw firmly on the ground with your left hand on the front handle – your thumb should be under the handle.
NPut your right foot into the rear handle or your right heel on the rear hand guard and press down.
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