GB-11
G2001
G
B
8. Operating the Engine
6. When engine has ignited, first push in the choke knob
to the first-stage position and then pull the starter
again to start the engine.
7. Allow the engine to warm up with the throttle lever
pulled slightly.
WARNING
Keep clear of the saw chain as it will start rotating
upon starting of engine.
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CHECKING OIL SUPPLY
WARNING
Make sure to set up the bar and the chain when
checking the oil supply.
If not, the rotating parts may be exposed. It is very
dangerous.
After starting the engine, run the chain at medium speed
and see if chain oil is scattered off as shown in the
figure.
Chain oil
The chain oil flow can be changed by lever. Adjust ac-
cording to your work conditions.
NOTE
The oil tank should become nearly empty by the time
fuel is used up. Be sure to refill the oil tank every time
when refueling the saw.
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ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR
Idle adjusting
screw
L needle
H needle
The carburetor on your unit has been factory adjusted, but may
require fine tuning due to a change in operating conditions.
Before adjusting the carburetor, make sure that the provided
air/fuel filters are clean and fresh and the fuel properly mixed.
When adjusting, take the following steps:
NOTE
Use genuine driver with lean angle to adjust needles.
Be sure to adjust the carburetor with the bar chain
attached.
WARNING
It is very dangerous to run a chainsaw that mounts
broken parts or lacks any parts.
Before starting engine, make sure that all the parts
including bar and chain are installed properly.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
Normal start
1. Fill fuel and chain oil tanks respectively, and tighten
the caps securely.
Oil tank cap
Fuel tank cap
2. Continuously push the priming bulb until fuel comes
in the bulb.
3. Set the switch to “I” position.
Switch
Safety lever
Throttle lever
4. Turn the choke knob to the closed position.
(1)
(2)
(3)
Closed
Open with
Throttle Lock
Throttle
release
NOTE
• When restarting immediately after stopping the en-
gine, set the choke knob in the open position.
5. While holding the saw unit securely on the ground,
pull the starter rope vigorously.
WARNING
Do not start the engine while hanging the chain
saw with a hand. The saw chain may touch your
body. It’s very dangerous.
