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Open choke
Choke control knob
WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARM
• Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain
brake before starting.
• Confirm there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks.
• Move ignition switch to “RUN” position.
• Securely hold the chain saw as shown and pull
starter handle.
• Choke may be used if necessary, but be sure to push
it back on first firing sound.
NOTE
If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use cold start
procedure.
Lock Chain
brake
Starter handle
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Oil tank cap
Fuel tank cap
Cap indication
Fuel/oil tanks are indicated by the following
illustrations.
CHAIN LUBRICANT
Proper lubrication of the chain while in operation
reduces friction between the chain and the guide
bar to a minimum and assures a longer service life.
• Use bar and chain oil of high quality for this
purpose.
• Do not use used or reclaimed oil to avoid various
oiler problems.
• Use ECHO bar and chain oil.
• When ECHO bar and chain oil is not available:
Use motor oil, etc.
• Use bar and chain oil of the following grades:
SAE No. 30 .......in summer
SAE No. 10 .......in winter or when cutting
resinous trees.
• When refueling, also refill chain oil.
OPERATION
WARNING
• After choke control knob is pulled and then
knob is returned to original position,
throttle remains a little open (latch
condition).
• If engine is started in this latch condition,
chain starts to turn. Do not start engine
before chain brake is activated.
CAUTION
• After starting the engine, squeeze throttle
trigger slightly to release throttle latch and
pull front hand guard towards the operator
immediately.
(Chain brake unlocked position)
• Never use throttle latch for cutting.
• Use the chain brake only in starting or in
emergencies.
Start / Run
Ignition switch
Chain brake
Starter handle
Unlock chain brake
Choke
Choke control knob
Purge pump
• Securely hold the chain saw as shown and pull
starter handle several times until first firing sound.
• Push choke control knob all the way in.
• Pull starter handle to start the engine.
NOTE
If engine does not start after 5 pulls, repeat instruc-
tions.
• When engine starts, immediately squeeze throttle trig
-
ger to release the latch, otherwise damage to clutch
may result.
Open choke
Choke control knob