Place the chain saw on level ground and ensure
that no objects or obstructions are in the imme-
diate vicinity that could come in contact with the
bar and chain.
Hold the front handle firmly with your left hand
and put your right foot onto the base of the rear
handle.
To start a cold engine:
Set the on/stop switch to the RUN ( I ) posi-
tion.
Make sure the chain brake is in the run position
by pulling back on the lever/hand guard.
Fully press and release the primer bulb 7
times.
Pull choke lever all the way out to FULL posi-
tion.
When the temperature is above 50°F, pull the
starter grip and rope until the engine attempts
to start, but no more than 3 times. When the
temperature is below 50°F, pull the starter grip
and rope until the engine attempts to start, but
no more than 5 times.
Push choke lever to RUN position.
Pull starter grip and rope until engine runs.
NOTE: Allow the saw to run in this position 30-45
seconds, depending upon the temperature.
Depress the trigger release and squeeze and
release the throttle trigger to return the engine
to idle.
NOTICE:
Failure to release partial throttle when chain
brake lever is in the brake position will result in
serious damage to the unit. Never squeeze and
hold the throttle trigger while the chain brake is
in the brake position.
To start a warm engine:
Set the on/stop switch to the RUN ( I ) posi-
tion.
Make sure the chain brake is in the run position
by pulling back on the lever/hand guard.
Pull choke lever out to FULL CHOKE position
then push immediately back to RUN position to
set fast idle.
OPERATION
on/Stop
SWitCh in the
run poSition
priMer BulB
Choke lever
run poSition
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Full Choke
Fig. 7
run
poSition
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10