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2. TO START THE ENGINE (Fig. L)
The chain brake must be disengaged when starting the
saw.
The chainsaw is started on the ground. Make sure the
chain brake is disengaged and place the chainsaw on
firm level ground or other solid surface in an open area.
The chainsaw is started on the ground. Make sure the
chain brake is disengaged and place the chainsaw on
firm level ground or other solid surface in an open area.
Maintain good balance and secure footing.
Grip the front handlebar of the saw firmly with your
left hand and press down. For saws with a rear handle
level with the ground, put the toe of your right foot
into the rear handle and press down. With your right
hand pull out the starter pull cord slowly until you feel a
definite resistance and then give it a brisk, pull until the
engine starts.
Your chainsaw has Easy-start construction, which help
to start the machine with minimum effort.
When you pull the starter grip, don’t wrap the starter
rope around your hands. Do not allow the grip to snap
back, but guide the starter rope slowly back to permit
the rope to rewind properly. Failure to follow this
procedure may result in injury to hand or fingers and
may damage the starter mechanism.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full extent