14
of the rope as this can cause the rope to break. Do not
let starter rope snap back. Hold the handle and let the
rope rewind slowly.
For cold weather starting, start the unit at FULL
CHOKE; allow the engine to warm up before squeezing
the throttle trigger.
NOTE: Do not attempt to cut material with the choke/
fast idle lever in the FULLCHOKE position.
3. STARTING A COLD ENGINE (OR WARM ENGINE
AFTER RUNNING OUT OF FUEL)
NOTE: In the following steps, when the choke lever is
pulled out to the full extent, the correct throttle setting
for starting is set automatically.
1) Disengage the chain brake (6) by pull the hand
guard. (Fig. O2)
2) Move Ignition switch to the “I” position. (Fig. M1)
3) Pull the choke lever (10) out to the full extent (to the
FULL CHOKE position). (Fig. M2)
4) Pull the starter rope (13) sharply 5 times with your right
hand. Then, proceed to the next step. (Fig. L)
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying to start
before the 5th pull, stop pulling and immediately
proceed to the next step.
5) Push the choke lever (10) in to the OPEN CHOKE
position. (Fig. M3)
6) Pull the starter rope(13) sharply with your right hand
until the engine starts.
7) Allow the engine to run for approximately 5 seconds.
Then, squeeze and release the throttle trigger (11) to
allow engine to return to idle speed. The choke lever
will in the OPEN CHOKE position. (Fig. M3)
4. STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1) Disengage the chain brake (6) by pull the hand
guard. (Fig. P2)
2) Move Ignition switch to the “I” position.
3) Keep the choke lever(10) in the OPEN CHOKE
position.
4) Pull the starter rope(13) sharply with your right hand
until the engine starts.
5) Squeeze and release throttle trigger(11) to allow
engine to return to idle speed.
5. TO STOP THE ENGINE
Move the Ignition switch(14) to the”O” position.
WARNING: DO NOT put the chainsaw on
the ground when the chain is still moving. For
additional safety, engage the chain brake when it is not
in use.