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Operator's Manual
CS3814, CS3816, CS4116 Chainsaws
pre-start inspection
1. Check that all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts
are secure.
2. Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness.
3. Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer than .5” from
top of tank to provide space for expansion.
4. Check the bar and chain oil level.
5. Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is
tightened securely.
6. Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or
fuel leaks.
7. Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage.
8. Look for signs of engine damage.
9. Remove excessive debris from muffler area and recoil starter.
start-up
Before starting the engine, inspect the immediate area. Check
that there are no bystanders nearby. Make sure that you have a
firm and stable footing and remove tripping hazards. Clear all
objects that the saw chain could catch on and cause a pull-in,
push-back, or kickback reaction.
There are two safe and approved positions for cold-starting the
saw.
starting on the ground:
1. Place saw on a flat, stable patch of ground free of vegetation
and check that the saw chain is not in contact with the ground.
2. Place right foot on the base of the rear handle and firmly grip
the forward handle with left hand.
starting in a raised, standing position:
1. Place the rear handle between knees or thighs and firmly grip
the forward handle with left hand.
cold engine start:
1. Grip the rear handle with right hand, depressing the throttle
interlock with right palm, and pull the throttle control to
check for smooth operation and to reset the choke to the run
position.
2. Depress the primer (purge) bulb until it fills with fuel.
3. Pull the choke all the way out to the CHOKE position.
NOTE: This will close the choke and lock the throttle in the
starting position.
4. Put the power unit’s ignition switch in the ON position.
NOTE: Signified by a vertical line “l”
5. Grasp the starter handle firmly with right hand and slowly pull
until it provides resistance. Without letting the starter handle
retract, pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let it return to
its original position very slowly until unit fires or runs. Repeat
this step ever time the starter rope is pulled.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after 5-6 pulls, push primer 1
time and pull starter rope again.
6. After engine starts running, place grasp rear handle with right
hand and remove right foot from the base of the rear handle.
7. Depress throttle interlock with right palm and pull throttle
control with right index finger.
NOTE: This will automatically reset the choke to the RUN
position.
Warm engine start:
1. Pull choke all the way out to the CHOKE position.
2. Continue with Step 4 of Cold engine starting
hot engine start:
1. Continue with Step 4 of Cold engine starting.
2. If engine does not fire, refer to Step 1 of Warm engine starting.
stopping the engine:
1. Let the saw idle for up to one minute to continue blowing air
through the engine to aid the cool-down process. Doing so
will help prolong the life of the saw.
NOTE: The engine is still running. Always maintain a firm,
controlling grip on the unit while the engine is running.
2. Put the unit’s ignition switch in the OFF position.
NOTE: Signified by an “O”
3. After the saw is off and has cooled down, remove tension from
the chain.
Warning
do not run a saW that is not proViding proper
oil coVerage under any circumstances. doing
so Will result in permanent damage to the
guide Bar and saW chain.
