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STARTING COLD ENGINE
WARNING
Make sure bar and chain are not touching anything when
starting the saw.
1. Move chain brake lever (E) fully forward to lock chain brake
before starting.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fuel. Do not over ll.
3. Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant. Do not over ll.
4. Move ignition/choke lever (A) forward to “close choke” ( )
position.
5. Lay unit on a at, clear area and keep bar and chain clear of
all obstacles. Hold top handle with one hand, and depress
throttle trigger lockout (C), but do not depress throttle trigger
(D).
6. Pull starter handle (F) several times until engine starts, or
rst starting sound is heard. (7 pulls maximum)
CAUTION
• After starting the engine, wait 5 seconds, then squeeze and
release throttle trigger (D) to release fast idle throttle latch,
otherwise severe brake damage may occur.
• Never use fast idle throttle latch for cutting.
• Use the fast idle throttle latch only in starting.
WARNING
• After choke lever is moved to run position, throttle remains
slightly open (fast idle latch condition).
• The chain will attempt to move when engine is started with
fast idle throttle latch engaged.
• Do not start engine before chain brake is locked.
NOTE
Do not pull starter rope out to the maximum possible position.
Do not allow recoil handle to snap back against the casing.
7. Move ignition/choke lever back to “run” ( I ) position (B). (Do
not move to “Stop” position [G].) If necessary, start the en-
gine.
NOTE
If engine does not start after 3 pulls with choke in “run” ( I )
position, repeat cold start instructions 4-7.
8. Allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.
B
C
A
C
D
E
C
F
G
E
C
IMPORTANT
This saw features a combination ignition/choke switch that automatically sets the throttle speed to fast idle for
quick starting. Do not squeeze trigger during cold starts until after unit has started, or fast idle and choke set-
tings will be released, and engine may not start.
NOTICE
Do not increase engine speed while chain
brake is locked. Severe brake damage will
result.
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