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16 CS-501P
WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD
CAUTION
Make sure the bar and chain are free from
any obstruction when starting the chain saw.
• Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock
chain brake before starting.
• Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture.
It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder
level of fuel tank.
• Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant.
Do not over fill.
• Move ignition switch to “ I ” position.
• Pull choke control knob all the way out.
(Choke position )
• Press the decompression device.
• 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.
• Press the decompression device and pull starter
handle again to start the engine.
• When engine starts, immediately squeeze and
release throttle trigger for disengaging throttle
latch and returning engine to idle, and pull front
hand guard towards the operator immediately.
(Chain brake unlocked position)
WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARM
CAUTION
Make sure the bar and chain are free from
any obstruction when starting the chain saw.
• 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 “
I
” position.
• Press the decompression device.
• Securely hold the chain saw as shown and pull
starter handle.
• Choke may be used if necessary, but after first
firing sound, pull throttle trigger to release choke.
• After starting the engine, pull front hand guard
towards the operator immediately.
(Chain brake unlocked position)
Ignition switch
Chain brake
Throttle trigger
Choke
Throttle trigger
lockout
Ignition switch
Unlock chain brake
Decompression device
Starter handle
Chain brake
Decompression
device
Starter handle
Unlock chain brake