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Starting the cold engine
A: Starter handle
1. Chain brake ACTIVATED position
2. Ignition switch (ON)
3. Choke control knob (CLOSE)
4. Choke control knob (OPEN)
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.
Press hand guard forward.
(Chain brake ACTIVATED position)
Lift ignition switch up.
Pull choke control knob all the way out.
Securely hold the chain saw.
Make sure guide bar and saw chain are not touching anything when strarting the saw.
Pull starter handle several times until first firing sound is heard.
Push choke control knob all the way in.
Pull starter handle again.
NOTE
Do not pull starter rope out to the maximum position.
Do not allow starter handle to snap back against the casing.