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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 illustrated. Make sure the
chain is free to turn without contacting any
object.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rop
e
Use only 15”---18” of rope per pull.
Left hand
on front
handle
Right foot through rear handle
Starter rope handle
IMPORTANT POINTS TOREMEMBER
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.
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.
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Move ON/STOP switch tothe ONposition.
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Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the full
extent.
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Pull starter rope quickly with your right
hand a maximum of 10 times.
NOTE:
If the engine sounds as if it is trying
to start before the 10th pull, stop pulling and
immediately proceed to the next step.
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Push the choke/fast idle lever in complete-
ly (to the OFF CHOKE position).
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Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
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Allow the engine to run for approximately 5
seconds. Then, squeeze and release
throttle trigger to allow engine to return to
idle speed.
ON/STOP SWITCH
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
FULL OFF
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
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Move ON/STOP switch tothe ONposition.
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Pull thechoke/fas t id leleverout tothe fullex-
tent; then, push the lever back in completely
(to the O FF CHO KE position). This will set
the fast idle lock to the start position.
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Pull the starter rope quickly w ith your r ight
hand until the engine starts.
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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 pu lls .
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel
by following the warm engine starting proce-
dure listed above. Ensure the ON/STO P
sw itc h is in th e ON position.
Starting could r equire m anypulls depending on
how badly unit is flooded. If engine still fails to
start, refer to the TRO UBLESHOOTIN G
TABLE.
CHAIN BRAKE
WARNING:
If the brake band is
worn too thin it may break when the chain
brake istriggered. With abroken brake band,
the chain brake will not stop the chain. The
chain brake should be replaced by an autho-
rized service dealer if any part is worn to less
than 1/32” thick. Repairs on a chain brake
should be made by an authorized service
dealer. Take your unit to the place of pur-
chase if purchased from a servicing dealer,
or to the nearest authorized 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 (by hand) or
automatically (by sudden movement).
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If the brake is already activated, it is
disengaged by pulling thefront 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.
Disengaged
Engaged