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IGNITION SWITCH
ON
OFF
(START)
(STOP)
OFF FULL
CHOKE/FAST IDLE
Choke/Fast Idle
Lever
(SIDE VIEW)
For a warm engine:
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Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the
full extent; then, push the choke/fast idle
lever back to the
OFF
position. This will
set the fast idle lock to the start position.
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Pull the starter rope quickly with your
right hand until the engine starts.
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Squeeze and release the throttle trigger
to release the fast idle lock, allowing en-
gine to idle.
Difficult starting or flooded engine:
The engine may be flooded with too much
fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by following the warm engine starting
procedure listed above. Insure the ignition
switch is in the
ON
or
START
position.
Starting could require pulling the starter rope
handle many times depending on how badly
the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start refer
to the troubleshooting
chart or call
1-800-554-6723.
CHAIN BRAKE
WARNING:
The effectiveness of a
chain brake in reducing operator injuries has
not yet been fully determined. We cannot
represent that a chain brake is an effective
safety device to prevent or reduce the haz-
ard of injuries resulting from kickback. DO
NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE
WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A
KICKBACK. Instead, use the saw properly
and carefully to avoid kickback. Reduced--
Kickback bars and Low--Kickback chains re-
duce the hazard of kickback and are recom-
mended. If the brake band is worn too thin it
may break when the chain brake is triggered.
With a broken brake band, the chain brake
will not stop the chain. Repairs on a chain
brake should be made by an Authorized
POULAN PRO Service Dealer. Take your
unit to the place of purchase if purchased
from a Servicing Dealer, or to the nearest Au-
thorized Master Service Dealer.
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This saw is equipped with a chain brake.
The brake is designed to stop the chain if
kickback occurs.
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The inertia activated chain brake is
activated if the front hand guard is
pushed forward, either manually or by
centrifugal force.
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If the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged by pulling the front hand
guard back toward the front handle as
far as possible.
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When cutting with the saw, the chain
brake must be disengaged.
Braking function control
The chain brake must be checked several
times daily. Place the saw on firm ground.
Hold the handles with both hands and apply
full throttle. Activate the chain brake by turn-
ing your left wrist against the hand guard
without releasing the grip around the front
handle. The chain should stop immediately.
Inertia activating function
control
CAUTION:
When performing the following
procedure, the engine must be turned off.
Disengaged
Engaged
The chain brake must be checked several
times daily. Hold the chain saw approxi-
mately 14” (35 cm) above a stump or other
firm object. Release your grip on the front
handle and let the saw, by its own weight,
rotate around the rear handle. When the tip
of the bar hits the stump, the brake should
activate.
