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IDENTIFICATION OF SY MBOLS
W ARNING! This chain
saw can be dangerous! Care-
less or improper use cancause
serious or even fatal injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the chain saw.
Always use two hands when operating the chain saw.
WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tipwith any object
should be avoided; tip contact m ay cause the guide bar to
movesuddenlyupwardandbackward,whichmaycausese-
rious injury.
Alwayswearappropriateearprotection,eyeprotectionandheadprotection.
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Measuredmaximumkickbackvalue withoutchain brakeforthebar
and chain combination on the label.
Move ON/STOP switch to
the ON position.
Slowly press primer bulb
6times.
Pull the starter rope
sharply 5 t im es 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 andplace wire where itcan-
not contact spark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or m aking repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Becausea chainsaw isa high-speed wood-
cutting tool, specialsafety precautions must
be observed toreduce the risk of accidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
S Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to u se the unit.
S Restrictthe useof your sawtoadult users
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
S Wear protective gear . Always use steel-
toed safety footwear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; heavy-duty, non-slip