Makita 6431 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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Stopping the engine
Push the combination switch (10) down to position .
Grasp the tubular handle rmly with one hand and press the
Power Cut against the ground.
Place the tip of your left foot in the rear handle.
Pull the starter cable strong and rapidly until you hear the
rst audible ignition.
CAUTION: Do not pull out the starter cable more than approx.
50 cm, and lead it back by hand.
Depress decompression valve (5) again.
Put the combination switch (6) in position “I”.
Keep pulling the starter cable until the engine catches.
As soon as the engine is running, press the throttle (9) to release
the half-throttle lock (
7), allowing the engine to idle.
Warm-starting
As described under ”Cold starting”, except without putting the
combination switch (6) in choke position.