STARTING AND STOPPING
CHAIN BRAKE
Ensure chain brake is unlocked by pulling the front
hand guard back toward the front handle as far as
possible. The chain brake must be unlocked before
cutting with the saw.
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WARNING: The chain must not move when
the engine runs at idle speed. If the chain
moves at idle speed refer to CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT within this manual.
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To stop the engine move the ON/STOP switch to the
STOP position.
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WARNING: Do not attempt to throw or drop-
start the chain saw. Doing so will put the
operator at risk of serious injury due to loss
of control of the chain saw.
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rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap back.
Hold the handle and let the rope rewind slowly.
NOTE: For cold weather starting, start the unit at
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up before
squeezing the throttle trigger.
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with the choke
lever in the FULL CHOKE position.
HELPFUL TIP: If your engine still does not start
after following these instructions, please call
customer support.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
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setting for starting is set automatically.
The chain brake must be locked when the chain saw
is started. Lock the brake by moving the front hand
guard forward.
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Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the
chain saw on the ground by placing your right foot
through the rear handle.
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illustrations to describe each step on the rear edge
of the saw.
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Pull the choke lever out to the full choke position.
3. Pull the starter handle with your right hand and
pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a
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4. Push the choke lever to the half choke position.
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engine starts.
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Then, squeeze and release the throttle trigger to allow
engine to return to idle speed.
NOTE: Ensure chain brake is unlocked by pulling
the front hand guard back toward the front handle
as far as possible. The chain brake must be
unlocked before cutting with the saw. The chain saw
is now ready for use.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
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instructions.
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WARNING! Long term inhalation of the
engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist
and dust from sawdust can represent a
health risk.
DIFFICULT STARTING
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following the warm engine starting procedure.
Ensure the ON/STOP switch is in the ON position.
Starting could require pulling the starter rope
handle many times depending on how badly the
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call customer
support.
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