16 Starting / Stopping the
Engine
16.1
Positions of Master Control
Lever
STOP
0
001BA140 KN
Stop 0 – engine off – the ignition is switched off
Normal run position (
F
) – engine runs or can fire.
Starting throttle (
n
) – this position is used to
start a warm engine. The Master Control lever
moves to the normal run position as soon as the
throttle trigger is squeezed.
Choke shutter closed (
l
) – this position is used
to start a cold engine.
16.2
Setting the Master Control
Lever
To move the Master Control lever from the nor‐
mal run position (
F
) to the starting throttle posi‐
tion (
n
) or choke closed position (
l
), press
down the trigger lockout and squeeze the throttle
trigger at the same time.
16.2.1
Choke shutter closed (
l
)
–
if the engine is cold
–
if the engine stalls when you open the throttle
after starting.
–
if the fuel tank was run until empty (engine
stopped).
16.2.2
Starting throttle position (
n
)
–
if the engine is warm, i.e. if it has been running
for about one minute.
–
When the engine begins to fire
–
after clearing a flooded combustion chamber.
16.3
Holding the Saw
There are two ways of holding the saw when
starting.
16.3.1
On the ground
143BA018 KN
► Place your saw on the ground. Make sure you
have a firm footing – check that the chain is
not touching any object or the ground.
► Hold the saw firmly on the ground with your
left hand on the front handle – your thumb
should be under the handle.
► Put your right foot into the rear handle and
press down.
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