19.5
Starting the chain saw
WARNING
There must not be anyone within the swivel
range of the chain saw.
► Observe safety precautions
19.5.1
For all versions
1
2
207BA025 KN
0
► Push the hand guard (1) forwards – the saw
chain is blocked
► Simultaneously press and hold down the throt‐
tle trigger lockout (2) and throttle trigger – set
master control lever
Position cold start
l
–
If engine is cold (even if the engine has stalled
during opening of throttle after starting)
Position warm start
n
–
If engine is warm (once the engine has been
running for approx. one minute)
► Hold and start the chain saw
19.6
When the engine has turned
over for the first time
3
207BA023 KN
STOP
0
► Move master control lever (3) to warm start
n
and continue cranking
19.7
Once the engine is running
4
2
3
207BA024 KN
STOP
0
► Press the throttle trigger lockout (2) and blip
the throttle trigger (4); the master control
lever (3) jumps to run
F
and the engine begins
to idle
NOTICE
The engine must be switched to idle immediately
– otherwise, damage to the engine housing and
chain brake may occur when the chain brake is
locked.
207BA019 KN
► Pull the hand guard toward the handlebar
The chain brake is released - the chain saw is
ready for use.
English
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