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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
W ARNING! This chain saw
can be dangerous! Careless or
improper use can cause 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 tip with any ob-
ject should be avoided; tip contact m ay cause the guide
bar to move suddenly upward and backward, which may
cause serious injury.
Always wear appropriate
ear protection, eye protec-
tion and head protection.
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Measured maximum kick-
back value without chain
brake for the bar 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 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 HALF
CHOKE position.
Starting Reminder
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug wire andplace wirewhere itcan-
not contactspark plug to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or m aking repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Becauseachainsawis a high-speedwood-
cutting tool, specialsafety precautions must
be observedto reducethe risk ofaccidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
S Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely u nderstand and can follow all safety
rules, pr ecautions, and op erating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
S Restricttheuseofyour sawto adultusers
who u nderstand an d can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
S Wear protective gear. Always use steel-
toed safety foot wear with non-slip soles;
snug-fitting clothing; safety chaps;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) to
protect your hear ing. Regular users
should have hearingchecked regularly as
chain sawnoisecandamagehearing.Se-
cure hair above shoulder length.