_IWARNING:
The chain
must not
move when the engh_e runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
BURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
withh_
this
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
To stop
the engine
move
the ON/STOP
switch
to the STOP position.
To start
the engine
hold the saw firmly on
the ground
as iflustrated.
Make
sure
the
chain is free to turn without
contacting
any
object.
Use onIy 15" -18"
(40 - 45 om) of rope
per pull.
Hold saw firmly while puffing starter rope.
Starter rope handle
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Left hand
,
on front
I
handle
Right feet through
rear handle
IMPORTANT
POINTS
TO REMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, do not use the
full extent of the rope as this can cause the
rope to break.
Do not let starter rope snap
back. Hold the handle and let the rope rewind
slowly.
For cold weather
starting,
start the unit at
FULL CHOKE;
allow the engine to warm up
before squeezing
the throttle trigger.
NOTE:
Do not cut material with the choke/
fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE
position.
HELPFUL
TIP ]
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I
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after
foflowing
these
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instructions,
please
Carl I
1-800-554-5723.
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STARTING
A COLD
ENGINE
(or
warm
engine
after
running
out
of
fuel)
NOTE:
In the following
steps,
when
the
choke/fast
idle lever is pulled out to the full
extent, the correct throttle setting for starting
is set automatically.
1.
Move ON/STOP
switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2.
Pull the choke/fast
idle lever out to the full
extent
(to the FULL CHOKE
position).
3.
Pull starter
rope quickly
with your right
hand a maximum
of 5 times. Then, pro-
ceed to the next step.
NOTE:
Ifthe 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/fast
idle lever in to the
HALF CHOKE
position.
5.
Pufl the starter
rope quickly
with your
right hand until the engine starts.
6.
Allow the engine to run for approximately
30 seconds. Then, squeeze
and release
throttle trigger to allow engine to return to
idle speed.
TOP SWITCH
CHOKE/FAST
IDLE LEVER
STARTING
A WARM
ENGINE
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position.
2.
Pull the choke/fast
idle lever out to the
HALF CHOKE
position.
3.
Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
4.
Squeeze
and release
the throttle trigger
to allow engine to return to idle speed.
DIFFICULT
STARTING
(or starting
a
flooded
engine)
The engine may be flooded if it has not started
after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel
by following the warm engine starting proce-
dure
listed
above.
Ensure
the
ON/STOP
switch is in the ON position.
Starting could require many pulls depending on
how badly unit is flooded. If engine still fails to
start, refer to TROUBLESHOOTING
TABLE
or call 1-800-554-6723.
CHAIN
BRAKE
,_ WAR NIN G:
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 0.020"
(0.5 mm) thick.
Repairs
on a chain brake
should be made by an authorized service deal-
er. 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
activated
if the front hand guard is pushed
forward,
either
manually
(by
hand)
or
automatically
(by sudden
movement).
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