G2000
5. Operating the Engine
WARNING
It is very dangerous to run a chainsaw that mounts broken parts or lacks any parts.
Before starting engine, make sure that all the parts including bar and chain are installed properly.
■STARTING THE ENGINE Normal start
1. Fill fuel and chain oil tanks respectively, and tighten the caps securely.
Oil tank cap | Fuel tank cap |
2.Continuously push the priming bulb until fuel comes in the bulb.
6.When engine has ignited, first push in the choke knob to the
7.Allow the engine to warm up with the throttle lever pulled slightly.
WARNING
Keep clear of the saw chain as it will start rotating upon starting of engine.
■CHECKING OIL SUPPLY
WARNING
Make sure to set up the bar and the chain when checking the oil supply.
If not, the rotating parts may be exposed. It is very dangerous.
After starting the engine, run the chain at medium speed and see if chain oil is scattered off as shown in the fig- ure.
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Chain oil
3. Set the switch to “I” position.
Safety lever | Switch |
Throttle lever
4. Turn the choke knob to the closed position.
(1) | (2) | (3) |
Closed | Open with | Throttle |
| Throttle Lock | release |
The chain oil flow can be changed by lever. Adjust ac- cording to your work conditions.
NOTE
The oil tank should become nearly empty by the time fuel is used up. Be sure to refill the oil tank every time when refueling the saw.
■ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR
NOTE
•When restarting immediately after stopping the en- gine, Choke knob in the open position.
L needle
Idle adjusting screw
H needle
5.While holding the saw unit securely on the ground, pull the starter rope vigorously.
WARNING
Do not start the engine while hanging the ghain saw with a hand. The saw chain may touch your body. It's very dangerous.
The carburetor on your unit has been factory adjusted, but may require fine tuning due to a change in operating conditions. Before adjusting the carburetor, make sure that the provided air/fuel filters are clean and fresh and the fuel properly mixed.
When adjusting, take the following steps:
NOTE
Use genuine driver with lean angle to adjust needles. Be sure to adjust the carburetor with the bar chain attached.
