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100642 - ChAiNSAw
OPERATiON
2. First time use, or after sitting unused for 3 or more months,
slowly push the PURGE bulb all the way in and release 20
times (Fig. 4). For starting after recent use, push the PURGE
bulb 10 times. If fuel cannot be seen in the purge bulb, push
and release the purge bulb until fuel is visible, and then
push 5 more times to purge air and vapor bubbles out of the
carburetor.
NOTiCE
The PURGE bulb is not used to squirt or prime gasoline into the
engine’s air intake. It simply pushes fuel into the carburetor
pump to “purge” air bubbles and fuel vapor out of the pump.
The longer the chainsaw has been left unused, the more
pumps it will take to fill the bulb and purge the system. You
cannot flood the engine by pushing the PURGE bulb.
On (I) / Start
Off (0) / Stop
Throttle Control
Throttle Lockout
Figure 3
Position 1 (out)
Position 2 (in)
Choke Knob
Purge Bulb
Figure 4
3. Pull the choke knob out to position 1 “CHOKE”
until it
locks in place and you feel and hear the click. (Fig. 4).
4. DO NOT touch the throttle control (Fig. 3). Set the chainsaw
on a flat, level surface. Crouch in the starting position (Fig.
5) or bend over. Hold the front handle with the left hand. Hold
the starter rope grip with the right hand. Insert the right foot
into the boot loop to help hold the chainsaw firmly in place.
Pull the starter rope rapidly until the engine pops or putters,
or up to 4 times if you do not hear or feel the engine putter.
The engine may start on this step, if not proceed to next step.
Starting Position
Starter
Rope Grip
Boot loop
Figure 5
wARNiNG
Clear the area of any objects that could contact the saw chain.
Always wear heavy padded gloves.
5. DO NOT touch the throttle control. After the engine pops or
putters, then push the choke knob in to position 2
“RUN” . In position 2, the choke is open, and the throttle is
cracked open to the starting position. (Fig. 4).
6. Pull the starter rope rapidly 1-4 times to start the engine. If
the engine does not start, repeat steps 3-6.
7. When engine starts, make sure choke knob is pushed in to
position 2 “RUN”. Press and hold the throttle lockout. Lightly
squeeze and release the throttle control to release the choke
automatically and idle the engine.
8. Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
9. Carefully disengage the chain brake.
wARNiNG
The saw chain should not move when the engine runs at
idle. If it does move, refer to
Adjusting the Idle Speed
in the
Maintenance
section.
10. To reduce the chance of injury, engage the chain brake until
you are ready to begin operation. When ready, disengage the
chain brake. Then press the throttle lockout and squeeze the
throttle control to accelerate the engine, as needed.
