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OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Pull the orange choke lever out to the full extent (Fig. 16).
2. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly (Fig. 17). Some amount
of fuel should be visible in the primer bulb. If fuel cannot be seen in the bulb, press
and release the bulb until fuel is visible.
the right foot through the rear handle/boot loop.
(pop) of the engine is heard (no more than 5 pulls).
5. Push the orange choke lever in.
6. Pull the starter rope rapidly until the engine starts.
7. Immediately after the engine starts, depress the throttle control lockout. Then
quickly squeeze and release the throttle control trigger. This releases the fast idle
speed setting used for starting and allows the engine to return to normal idle speed.
8. Allow the engine to warm up for 30-60 seconds.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Release the throttle control trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed.
2. Move the stop switch up to the STOP position (Fig. 19).
NOTE: It is normal for the chain to coast to a stop once the stop switch is in the
STOP position.
NOTE: For emergency stopping, push the chain brake lever/front hand guard
forward to engage the chain brake and then move the stop switch up to the STOP
position.
NOTE: If moving the stop switch to the STOP position fails to stop the engine, pull the
orange choke lever out to the full extent to stop the engine.
Tips for using this Petrol Chainsaw
Practice cutting a few small logs using the following technique to get the “feel” of
using the saw before you begin a major sawing operation.
Take the proper stance in front of the wood or tree to be cut.
Start the motor and let the chain accelerate to full speed before starting the cut.
Refer to Starting and Stopping Instructions .
Begin cutting with the saw against the log.
Keep the unit running the entire time while cutting, making sure to maintain a steady
speed.
Allow the chain to do the cutting; exert only light downward pressure. Forcing the
cut could result in damage to the guide bar, chain or motor.
Release the switch trigger as soon as the cut is completed. Allow the chain to come
to a complete stop. Unnecessary wear may occur to the chain, guide bar and unit if
the saw is run without a cutting load.
Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut.
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