STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stoppingWarm engine
Use the same procedure as for starting a cold engine but
without setting the choke control in the choke position. The
WARNING! Note the following before
correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by moving the starting:
!choke control to the choke position and then pushing it in
again.
The chain brake must be engaged when the
chain saw is started to reduce the chance of
contact with the moving chain during
starting.
Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain
and all covers are Ţtted correctly. Otherwise
the clutch can come loose and cause
personal injuries.
Place the machine on Ţrm ground. Make
sure you have a secure footing and that the
chain cannot touch anything.Starting
Keep people and animals well away from the
working area.
Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain saw
Cold engineon the ground by placing your right foot through the rear
Starting: The chain brake must be engaged when the chain handle. Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull
out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance (as the
saw is started. Activate the brake by moving the front hand starter pawls engage) then pull Ţrmly and rapidly. Never twist
guard forwards.
the starter cord around your hand.
Ignition; choke (A): Set the choke control in the choke
position. This should automatically set the stop switch to the
start position.
Start throttle: The correct choke/start throttle setting is
obtained by moving the control to the choke position.
Air purge (B): Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins As the chain brake is still engaged the speed of the engine
must be set to idling as soon as possible, this is achieved by
to Ţll the bulb. The bulb need not be completely Ţlled.
quickly disengaging the throttle lock. This prevents
Bunnecessary wear to the clutch, clutch drum and brake band.
A
Decompression valve (C): Press the valve to reduce the
pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier. You should Push in the choke control as soon as the engine Ţres and
always use the decompression valve when starting the keep pulling until the engine starts. When the engine starts,
machine. Once the machine has started the valve will quickly apply full throttle; the throttle start lock will
automatically return to its original setting.automatically disengage.
C
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