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9. OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
9. OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
FIG. 12
FIG. 13
FIG. 14
Warning:
Do not start the chainsaw until it is fully
assembled, correctly adjusted and all functions and
controls are familiar.
9.1 COLD STARTING THE ENGINE
- FIGS. 12 - 15
Before starting, disengage the chain brake. Rest the
chainsaw on a stable surface. Depress the stop switch
into the on position “I” and pull out the choke lever
fully. Pump the primer
repeatedly until fuel is
visible in the bubble. This moves fuel up the lines to the
head.
– Pass your foot through the rear handle and stand on
the hand guard. Firmly hold the front wrap around
handle. With the other hand grip the recoil starter
cord. Ensure the chain and bar are free and not
touching any objects. Pull the starter using short,
sharp movements.
Note:
Do not use the full length of the recoil starter
cord as this can cause breakage or premature failure.
Do not release the starter cord to recoil on its own.
Damage will occur to the mechanism.
Once the engine tries to fire, push the choke lever to
the midway (throttle advance) position.
Continue operating the recoil starter cord until the
engine starts.
Caution:
The chain will start rotating as the throttle is
partially advanced.
Note:
If there is a strong smell of fuel this indicates that
the engine may be flooded. Wait a few minutes before
attempting to restart the machine as if the engine were
warm i.e. no choke.
When running, hold the chainsaw firmly allowing it to
warm for 20 seconds (pre heat).
– Grip the rear handle
, covering the throttle trigger
lockout
with the palm of your hand. Pull the
throttle
to release the throttle advance. The
engine will now idle at normal tick over.
– If pausing for more than a few seconds, engage the
chain brake. Do not move more than three paces
without engaging the chain brake and stopping the
engine.
– Transport the chainsaw with the bar guard in place.
Warning:
The saw chain continues to move for a
period after the throttle has been released.
9.2 WARM STARTING THE ENGINE
– Position the stop switch up. Pull out the choke to engage the throttle advance (midway
position).
– Pull the recoil starter cord to start the engine.
Operate the throttle trigger lockout and throttle to release the throttle advance.
9.3 STOPPING THE ENGINE
To stop the engine depress the stop switch in to the “O” position.
NOTE: If the chainsaw has been running at full speed for a prolonged period allow the saw to idle
for a few minutes before stopping the engine.
The engine shall be stopped while carrying out any other operation such as:
– Refuelling.
– Topping up chain oil.
– Making checks or adjustments.
– Cleaning.
– Moving from one place to another by foot.
– Transporting.
FIG.15