Start and Stop
CHAIN BRAKE:
Disengage the cain brake
by pulling the hand gaurd
towards the front handle.
IGNITION:
Move the ignition switch
to start position
CHOKE:
Set the choke control in
choke position.
FAST IDLE:
Combined choke/fast idle
is received when the
choke is moved to choke
position.
This saw is fitted with a
decompression valve (A):
Press the valve to reduce
the pressure in the
cylinder and make starting
easier. Always use the
decompression valve
when starting the saw.
Once the saw has started
the valve will automati-
cally return to its original
setting.
Grip the front handle with
your left hand and hold
the saw down by putting
your right foot in the rear
handle. Pull the starter
handle with your right
hand and pull out the
starter cord slowly until
the starter pawls engage.
Then pull sharply.
Push the choke control
immediately when the
engine ignites and make
repeated starting at-
tempts. When the engine
starts, rapidly give full
throttle. Then the trottle
latch will disengage.
CAUTION! Do not release
the starter handle from
fully pulled out position as
this can cause damage to
the saw.
Stop
Cold Engine
WARNING!
Use the same procedure
as for starting cold engine
but without choke. Fast
idle is received by first set
the choke control in choke
position, and then back
again.
The engine is stopped by
switching off the ignition.
Never start the saw engine without the bar, chain
and clutch cover assembled.
Always move saw away from fueling area.
Place the saw on clear ground, and make sure you
have secure footing
Warm Engine
Start
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