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and at high altitudes especially, the heat could prevent the
engine from starting immediately. If this happens, proceed as
follows:
- Turn the choke switch (B/2) up and start the engine at half-
throttle position as described under “Cold-starting”.
- When the engine has started, release the chain brake
immediately and gun the engine all the way several times
until it runs smoothly.
- Now turn the choke switch (B/2) back down.
If the engine won’t start
If the engine refuses to start even after a number of tries, check
the spark plug (see the section on "Replacing the spark plug").
Stopping the engine
- Put the short-circuiting switch (B/1) in position "O" (STOP).
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Cold-starting
- Put the short-circuit ignition switch in the "I" position (B/1).
- Turn the choke switch (B/2) up (opens injection valve).
- Grasp handle (hand pressure actuates the grip throttle
lever lock (B/5)).
- Depress the half-throttle lock button (B/3) and hold.
- Press the throttle (B/4) all the way and release (throttle will
be held at half-throttle by the lock button (B/3)).
Note: If the temperature is below -15° C (5° F) start at full
throttle.
- Slowly pull out the starter cable until you notice resistance
(the piston is positioned before the top dead center).
- Now pull the starter cable with a fast and forceful movement
until you hear the first ignition.
CAUTION: Do not pull out the starter cable more than approx.
50 cm, and lead it back by hand.
- Turn the choke switch (B/2) back down after the engine
catches or after the first audible ignitions.
- If the engine has not yet started, keep pulling the starter
cable until it does.
- As soon as the engine is running, press the throttle (B/4) to
release the half-throttle lock (B/3), allowing the engine to
idle.
CAUTION: As soon as the engine is started it must be put in
idle to prevent the chain brake from being damaged.
- Now release the chain brake.
Warm-starting
- As described above for cold starting, but without using the
choke (B/2). The choke will remain turned down.
Starting under special conditions
In conditions of high ambient temperature and when the engine
has been stopped for only a short period following full-load
operation, if a fuel with a low boiling point is used (winter fuel),
Starting the engine
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STOP
Checking the chain brake
Do not work with the chain saw without first checking the
chain brake!
- Start the engine as described (make sure you have a good
footing, and place the chain saw on the ground in such a
way that the guide bar is free of contact).
- Grasp the tubular handle
firmly with one hand and hold the
grip with the other.
- With the engine running at moderate speed, press the hand
guard (C/6) in the direction of the arrow
with the back of your
hand until the chain brake engages. The chain should stop
immediately.
- Immediately release the throttle and release the chain
brake.
IMPORTANT: If the chain does not stop immediately when
you test the chain brake, do NOT use the chain saw. Take
the chain saw to a MAKITA service center for repair.
- Move at least 10 feet (3m) away from the place where you
fuelled the saw.
- Make sure you have a good footing, and place the saw on
the ground in such a way that the chain is not touching
anything.
- Engage the chain brake (lock).
- Hold the tubular handle tightly with one hand and press the
chain saw to the ground.
- Steady the rear handle by standing in the hand guard.