STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting and stoppingWarm engine
WARNING! Note the following before
!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.
Use the same procedure as for starting a cold engine but Always move the machine away from the
without setting the choke control in the choke position. The refuelling area before starting.
Place the machine on Ţrm ground. Make correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by moving the
sure you have a secure footing and that the choke control to the choke position and then pushing it in
chain cannot touch anything.again.
Keep people and animals well away from the
Startingworking area.
Cold engine
Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain saw
Starting: The chain brake must be engaged when the chain on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear
saw is started. Activate the brake by moving the front hand handle. Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull
guard forwards.out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance (as the
Ignition; choke: Set the choke control in the choke position. starter pawls engage) then pull Ţrmly and rapidly. Never twist
This should automatically set the stop switch to the start the starter cord around your hand.
position.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
Start throttle: The correct choke/start throttle setting is quickly disengaging the throttle lock. This prevents
obtained by moving the control to the choke position.unnecessary wear to the clutch, clutch drum and brake band.
Push in the choke control as soon as the engine Ţres and
If the machine is Ţtted with a decompression valve (A): Press keep pulling until the engine starts. When the engine starts,
the valve to reduce the pressure in the cylinder and make quickly apply full throttle; the throttle start lock will
starting easier. You should always use the decompression automatically disengage.
valve when starting the machine. Once the machine has CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do
started the valve will automatically return to its original setting.not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended.
This can damage the machine.
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