Next remove the bar and chain oil tank cap and fill the tank
with bar and chain oil. Replace the cap.
You do not need special detergent oils, as the chain
produces high enough temperatures to prevent the buildup
of tars on the chain.
THE FILTERS
WARNING
Do not mix the bar and chain oil with diesel or
kerosene as this actually reduces its lubricating
ability and does not reduce tar buildup.
We recommend the use of Cutters Edge Bar & Chain Oil
for its excellent lubricating and anti-sling properties. This
oil has been developed to provide high flash and fire points
for optimum performance during harsh fire-ground applica-
tions, with high flow properties for use even in extreme cold
temperatures. This anti-rust, anti-wear formula is recom-
mended for use on all ventilation saws and other conven-
tional chainsaw.
Remove the pre-filter and spray it lightly with filter oil. Then
reinstall it on the filter. The main filter element is coated at
the factory and needs no oil prior to this first use.
THE MOMENTARY CONTACT SWITCH
The saw is now ready to start. Before starting the saw, you
should know how to stop it. The Cutters Edge Ventilation
Saw is equipped with a momentary contact switch that is
always in the "on" position (Fig. 12). To stop the saw,
merely push the momentary contact switch to the right.
This kills the saw. When released, the switch will snap back
to the "on" position automatically.
Fig. 12. Momentary contact switch.
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IMPORTANT
Before starting the saw, it is important to note that
you should not run the saw at full throttle until after
breaking in the engine, which will be the procedure
following running-in of the chain saw.
STARTING THE SAW
To start the saw, place it on the ground. If you intend to run-
in the chain at this point, you should perform these steps
outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
NOTE
Release the chain brake before starting the saw.
We do not recommend starting the saw with the
chain brake engaged.
Grip the top handle firmly and step on the outer edge of the
back handle (Fig. 13).
Fig. 13. Proper starting position.
Pull out the choke knob. This automatically locks the
throttle trigger and the carburetor into their optimum posi-
tions for starting. If you do not touch the throttle during
starting, there is no possibility of flooding.
Grasp the starter handle and pull sharply upward a few
times until the engine catches.
Push the choke in.
Pull the handle again. The engine will start.
Quickly squeeze and release the trigger to set the idle.
