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STOPPING THE CHAIN
To stop the chain, release the throttle trigger.
The chain will stop moving, but the engine will
continue to run.
Wait until the chain has completely stopped
before setting down the chainsaw or carrying it
to another location.
WARNING: NEVER touch the chain if
it is still moving! Even a very slowly
moving chain can inflict severe cuts to
hands and fingers.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Press the red stop switch to stop
the engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Follow these instructions to start your
chainsaw. Your chainsaw has a starting
reminder decal similar to the one shown below:
Starting A Cold Engine
Before starting, push the front hand
guard toward guide bar to lock chain
brake.
Press the primer (air purge) bulb 10
times until fuel begins to fill the bulb.
The primer (air purge) bulb does not
need to be completely filled.
Pull the blue choke lever to the FULL
CHOKE position. The red ON/STOP
switch will be switched automatically to
the ON position.
Using your right hand, pull the starter
rope until the machine attempts to
start, or a maximum of 5 times.
NOTE: This unit has the starting
system. You do not have to pull the starter rope
handle sharply or briskly.
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying to
start before the fifth pull, stop pulling and
immediately proceed to the next step.
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with the
choke/fast idle lever in the FULL CHOKE
position.
Push the blue choke lever to the HALF
CHOKE position.
NOTE: In temperatures above 90°F
(32°C), push the blue choke lever
completely in.
Pull the starter rope sharply with your
right hand until the engine starts.
Allow the engine to run for 30 seconds.
Push the blue choke lever completely
in.
Before accelerating to full throttle, pull
the front hand guard towards the front
handle. The chain brake is now
unlocked. Your chainsaw is now ready
for use.
WARNING: The chain must not move
when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this
manual.
WARNING: Do not attempt to throw
or drop-start the chainsaw. Doing so will
put the operator at risk of serious injury
due to loss of control of the chainsaw.
WARNING: The muffler is very hot
during and after use. Do not touch the
muffler or allow combustible material
such as dry grass or fuel to do so.
HELPFUL TIP
If your engine still does not
start after following the
instructions, contact
consumer assistance.
Starting A Warm Engine
Before starting, push the front hand
guard toward guide bar to lock chain
brake.
Press the primer (air purge) bulb 10
times until fuel begins to fill the bulb.
The primer (air purge) bulb does not
need to be completely filled.
Pull the blue choke lever to the FULL
CHOKE position. The red ON/STOP
switch will be switched automatically to
the ON position.
Push the blue choke lever completely
in.
Pull the starter rope with your right
hand until the engine starts.
Before accelerating to full throttle, pull
the front hand guard towards the front
handle. The chain brake is now
unlocked. Your chainsaw is now ready
for use.
