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STARTING AND STOPPING
18 – English
Starting and stopping
Cold engine
Starting: The chain brake must be engaged when the
chain saw is started. Activate the brake by moving the
front hand guard forwards.
Ignition; choke: Set the choke control in the choke
position. This should automatically set the stop switch to
the start position.
Start throttle: The correct choke/start throttle setting is
obtained by moving the control to the choke position.
Air purge: If the machine is fitted with an air purge (A):
Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the
bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled.
Decompression valve: If the machine is fitted with a
decompression valve (B): Press the valve to reduce the
pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier. You
should always use the decompression valve when
starting the machine. Once the machine has started the
valve will automatically return to its original setting.
Warm engine
Use the same procedure as for starting a cold engine but
without setting the choke control in the choke position.
The correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by
moving the choke control to the choke position and then
pushing it in again.
Starting
Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain
saw on the ground by placing your right foot through the
rear handle. Pull the starter handle with your right hand
and pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a
resistance (as the starter pawls engage) then pull firmly
and rapidly.
Never twist the starter cord around your
hand.
CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and
do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully
extended. This can damage the machine.
Push in the choke control as soon as the engine fires and
keep pulling until the engine starts. When the engine
starts, quickly apply full throttle; the throttle start lock will
automatically disengage.
!
WARNING! Note the following before
starting:
The chain brake must be engaged when
the chain saw is started to reduce the
chance of contact with the moving chain
during starting.
Never start a chain saw unless the bar,
chain and all covers are fitted correctly.
Otherwise the clutch can come loose and
cause personal injuries.
Place the machine on firm ground. Make
sure you have a secure footing and that
the chain cannot touch anything.
Keep people and animals well away from
the working area.
B
A