To stop the engine move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
To start the engine hold the saw firmly on
the ground as illustrated. Make sure the
chain is free to turn without contacting anyFULLOFF
object.
Use only 15?---18? of rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope
Starter rope handle
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
Left hand
S MoveON/STOPswitch tothe ONposition.
on frontS Pull the choke/fast idle leverout tothe fullex-
handle
tent; then, push the lever back in completely
(to the OFF CHOKE position). This will set
the fast idle lock to the start position.
S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
Right foot through rear handleS Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to
allow engine to return to idle speed.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
IMPORTANT POINTS TOREMEMBERflooded engine)
When pulling the starter rope, do not use theThe engine may be flooded if it has not started
full extent of the rope as this can cause the
after 10 pulls.
rope to break. Do not let starter rope snapFlooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel
back. Hold the handle and let the rope rewind
by following the warm engine starting proce-
slowly.
dure listed above. Ensure the ON/STOP
For cold weather starting, start the unit atswitch is in the ON position.
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm upStarting couldrequire manypulls dependingon
before squeezing the throttle trigger.how badly unit is flooded. If engine still fails to
start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE:Donotcutmaterialwiththechoke/TABLE.
fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.
CHAIN BRAKE
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or
warm engine after running out ofWARNING:If the brake band is
worn too thin it may break when the chain
fuel):
brake istriggered. With abroken brake band,
NOTE:Inthefollowingsteps,whenthethe chain brake will not stop the chain. The
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the fullchain brake should be replaced by an autho-
extent, the correct throttle setting for startingrized service dealer if any part is worn toless
is set automatically.than 1/32? thick. Repairs on a chain brake
S MoveON/STOPswitch tothe ONposition.should be made by an authorized service
S Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the fulldealer. Take your unit to the place of pur-
extent.chase if purchased from a servicing dealer,
S Pull starter rope quickly with your rightor to the nearest authorized master service
hand a maximum of 10 times.dealer.
NOTE:IftheenginesoundsasifitistryingS This saw is equipped with a chain brake.
to start before the 10th pull, stop pulling andThe brake is designed to stop the chain if
immediately proceed to the next step.kickback occurs.
S Push the choke/fast idle lever in complete-S The inertia--activated chain brake is
activated if the front hand guard is pushed
ly (to the OFF CHOKE position).
forward, either manually (by hand) or
S Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.automatically (by sudden movement).
S If the brake is already activated, it is
S Allow the engine to run for approximately 5
seconds. Then, squeeze and releasedisengaged by pulling the front hand guard
back toward the front handle as far as
throttle trigger to allow engine to return to
possible.
idle speed.S When cutting with the saw,the chain brake
must be disengaged.
ON/STOP SWITCHDisengaged
Engaged
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