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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
Move ON/STOP switch to
the ON position.
Slowly press primer bulb
6times.
Pull the starter rope
sharply 5 t imes with your
right hand.
Pull the starter rope sharply
with your right hand until
the engine starts.
Pull choke/fast idle lever
out to the full extent (to
the FULL CHOKE posi-
tion).
Push the choke/fast idle
lever in to the HALF
CHOKE position.
Starting Reminder
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wirewhere it can-
notcontact spark plug to preventaccidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Because achainsaw is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool,specialsafety precautions must
be observed toreduce the risk ofaccidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
S Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understandand can follow allsafe-
ty rules, precautions, and operat ing in-
structions bef ore attempting to use the
unit.
S Restrictthe use ofyour sawto adultusers
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety Chaps
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Safety Hat
S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip
gloves; eye protection such as non-fog-
ging, vented goggles or face screen; an
approvedsafetyhardhat;andsoundbarri-
ers (ear plugs or mufflers) to protect your
hearing. Regular usersshouldhavehear-
ing checked regularly as chain saw noise
can damage hearing. Secure hair above
shoulder length.
S Keep all parts ofyour body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimumof10Meters awayfromthework
area. Donotallowotherpeopleoranimals
to be near the chain saw when starting or
operating the chain saw .
S Do not handle or operate a chain saw when
you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have
taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You
must beingood physical conditionandmen-
tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If
you have any condition that might be aggra-
vated by strenuous work, check with your
doctor before o perati ng a chain saw.
S Carefullyplanyoursawingoperationinad-
vance. Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhavea
clearworkarea,securefooting,and,ifyou
are felling trees, a planned retreat path.
OPERATE YOUR SA W SAFELY
S Donotoperateachainsawwith onehand.
Serious injury to the operator,helpers, by-
standers or any combination of theseper-
sons may result from one-handed opera-
tion. A chain saw is inten ded for
two-handed use.
S Operatethechainsaw only inawell-venti-
lated o utdoor area.
S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a
tree, unless you arespecifically trained to
do so.
S Makesure thechain willnot makecontact
with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to start the saw when the guide
bar is in a cut.
S Do not put pressureon thesaw atthe endof
the cut. Applying pressure can cause you to
lose control when the cut is completed.
S Stop the engine before setting the saw
down.