Starting A Cold Engine; Starting A Warm Engine - Gardol GMSH50 Manual De Instrucciones

Note: For cold weather starting, start the unit at
FULL CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up before
squeezing the throttle trigger.
Note: Do not attempt to cut material with the choke
lever in the FULL CHOKE position.
HELPFUL TIP: If your engine still does not start
after following these instructions, please call
customer support.

Starting a cold engine

Note: In the following steps, when the choke lever
is pulled out to the full extent, the correct throttle
setting for starting is set automatically.
• The chain brake must be locked when the chain saw
is started. Lock the brake by moving the front hand
guard forward.
• Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.
• Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the
chain saw on the ground by placing your right foot
through the rear handle.
Note: There is a simplified start reminder with
illustrations to describe each step on the rear edge
of the saw.
1. Press the primer 10 times. The bulb does need not
to be completely filled with fuel.
2. Pull the choke lever out to the full choke position.
3. Pull the starter handle with your right hand and
pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a
resistance (as the starter pawls engage) then pull
firmly and rapidly 5 times.
Note: If the engine sounds as if it is trying to start
before the 5th pull, stop pulling and immediately
proceed to the next step.
4. Push the choke lever to the half choke position.
5. Pull the starter handle firmly and rapidly until the
engine starts.
Allow the engine to run for approximately 30 seconds.
Then, squeeze and release the throttle trigger to allow
engine to return to idle speed.
Note: Ensure chain brake is unlocked by pulling the
front hand guard back toward the front handle as
far as possible. The chain brake must be unlocked
before cutting with the saw. The chain saw is now
ready for use.

Starting a warm engine

Follow steps 1,2,4 and 5 in the cold engine starting
instructions.
a WARNING! Long term inhalation of the
engine's exhaust fumes, chain oil mist
and dust from sawdust can represent a
health risk.
Difficult starting
(or starting a 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 pushing the choke lever
in completely (to the OFF CHOKE position) and then
following the warm engine starting procedure.
Ensure the ON/STOP switch is in the ON 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 TABLE or call customer
support.
Stopping
Stop the engine by pushing the start/stop switch down.
a WARNING! To avoid involuntary start up,
the spark plug cap must always be removed
from the spark plug when the machine is
unsupervised.
Chain brake
a WARNING: 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. The
chain brake should be replaced by an
authorized service dealer if any part is worn
to less than 0.5 mm (0.020 in) thick. Repairs
on a chain brake should be made by an
authorized service dealer.
Take your unit to the place of purchase if
purchased from a servicing dealer, or to the
nearest authorized master service dealer.
This saw is equipped with a chain brake. The brake is
designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs.
The inertia-activated chain brake is locked if the front
hand guard is pushed forward, either manually (by
hand) or automatically (by sudden movement).
If the brake is already locked, it is unlocked by pulling
the front handguard back toward the front handle as
far as possible.
When cutting with the saw, the chain brake must be
unlocked.
Braking function control
Note: The chain brake must be checked several
times daily. The engine must be running when
performing this procedure.
This is the only instance when the saw should be
placed on the ground with the engine running.
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear handle
with your right hand and the front handle with your left
hand. Apply full throttle by fully depressing the throttle
trigger. Activate the chain brake by turning your left
wrist against the hand guard without releasing your
grip around the front handle. The chain should stop
immediately.
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