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Oil Cap
Fuel mix cap
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol--blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture shich leads
to separation and formation of acids during
storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To
avoid engine problems, the fuel system
should be emptied before storage for 30
days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start t he
engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next
season. See STORAGE section for addi-
tional information.
STARTING
WARNING:
The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the c hain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT within this
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. Ahot
muffler can cause serious burns.
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
IMPORTANTPOINTS TOREMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, donot use the
full extent of the rope as this can cause the
rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap
back. Holdthe handle and letthe roperewind
slowly.
For cold w eather 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 posi-
tion.
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 forstarting
is set automatically.
S
MoveON/STOPswitch tothe ONposition.
S
Pull out choke/fast idle to the full extent.
S
Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
S
Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand 5times, then pushthe choke/fast idle
lever in completely (to the OFF position).
S
Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
S
Allow the engine torun forapproximately 5
seconds. Then, squeeze and release
throttle trigger to allow engine to return to
idle speed.
Primer
Bulb
ON/STOP
Switch
ON
STOP
ON/STOP SWITCH
OFF FULL
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
Choke/Fast
Idle Lever
(SIDE VIEW)
STARTING A WARM ENGINE:
S
MoveON/STOPswitch tothe ONposition.
S
Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the f ull
extent, then push the lever back in com-
pletely (to the OFF position).
S
Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
S
Pull the starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
S
Squeeze and release throttle trigger, al-
lowing engine to idle.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine):
The engine may be flooded with too much
fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by following the warm engine starting
procedure listed above. Insure the ON/
STOP switch is in the ON position.
Starting could require pulling the starter rope
handle many times depending on how badly
theunit isflooded. Ifengine fails tostart, refer
to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.