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Always stop the engine before removing
the oil cap.
Oil Cap
Fuel mix cap
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol--blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which 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 the
engine and let it run unt il 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 chain 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, do not use the
full extent of the rope as this can cause the
rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap
back. Holdthe handle andlet therope rewind
slowly.
For cold weather 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.
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MoveON/STOPswitch tothe ONposition.
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Pull out choke/fast idle to the full extent.
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Pull t he starter rope quickly with your right
hand a maximum of 10 times.
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Push the choke/fast idle lever incomplete-
ly (to the OFF position).
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Pull t he starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
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Allow the engine to runfor approximately 5
seconds. Then, squeeze and release
throttle trigger to allow engine to ret urn to
idle speed.
ON
STOP
ON/STOP SWITCH
OFF FULL
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
Choke/Fast
Idle Lever
(SIDE VIEW)
STARTING A WARM ENGINE:
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MoveON/STOPswitch tothe ONposition.
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Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to t he full
extent, then push the lever back in com-
pletely (to the OFF position).
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Pull t he starter rope quickly with your right
hand until the engine starts.
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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. I nsure 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 to start, refer
to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE or call
1-800-554-6723.
CHAIN BRAKE
WARNING:
WE DO NOT REP-
RESENT AND YOU SHOULD NOT AS-
SUME THAT THE CHAIN BRAKE WILL
PROTECT YOU IN THE EVENT OF A
KICKBACK. Kickback is a lightning fast ac-
tion which throws the bar and rotating chain
back and up toward the operator. Kickback
can be caused by allowing contact of the bar