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IDENTIFICA TION OF SYMBOLS
Move ON/STOP switch to
the ON position.
Slowly press primer bulb
6times.
Pull the starter rope
sharply 5 times 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 H ALF
CHOKE position.
Starting Reminder
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plugwire andplace wirewhere itcan-
notcontact sparkplugtopreventaccidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Becauseachainsaw isahigh-speedwood-
cutting tool,specialsafety precautions must
be observed toreduce therisk ofaccidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
S Read this manual carefully un til you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, pr ecautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
S Restricttheuseofyoursawto adultusers
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in t his manual.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety Chaps
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Safety Hat
S Wearprotective gear. Always use steel-toed
safety footwear with no n-slip soles; snug-fit-
ting clothing; heavy-duty , non-slip gloves;
eye protection such as non-fogging, vented
goggles or face screen; an approved safety
hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or
mufflers) t oprotectyourhearing.Securehair
above shoulder length.
S Always use approved hearing protection.
Regular users should have hearing
checkedregularlyas chainsaw noisecan
damage hearing. Long--term exposure to
noise can result inperm anent hearingim-
pairment.
S Keep allparts ofyourbody away from the
chain when the engine is running.
S Keep c hildren, bystanders, andanimals a
minimumof10Metersawayfromthework
area. Donotallowotherpeopleoranimals
to be nearthe chain saw when starting or
operating the chain saw.
S Do not handle or operate achain saw when
you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have
taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You
must bei ngood ph ysicalconditionandmen-
tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If
you h ave a ny c ondi tion th atmight b eaggra-
vated by strenuous work, check with your
doctor before ope rating a chain saw.
S Carefullyplanyoursawingoper ationinad-
vance. Donotstartcuttinguntily ouhavea
clearworkarea,securefoot ing,and,ifyou
are felling trees, a plannedretreat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
WARNING: Long term inhalation of
the engine’s exhaust f umes, chainoil m ist and
dust from sawdust can result in serious per-
sonal injury.
S Donotoperateachainsawwith onehand.
Serious injuryto theoperator,helpers,by-
standers orany combinationof theseper-
sons may result from one-handed opera-
tion. A chain saw is intend ed for two-
handed use.
S Operatethechainsawonlyinawell-venti-
lated outdoor area.
S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a
tree, unless you arespecifically trainedto
do so.