ICS 680GC - Starting and Stopping Procedures; Cold Engine Starting; Warm Engine Starting

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TITLE680GC OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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COLD ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE
1. Toggle the ignition switch to the "ON" position and pull the
choke lever out.
2. Lock the throttle in the start position by depressing the trigger
(A) and trigger interlock (B) at the same time.
3. Depress and hold throttle lock button (C) while releasing the
trigger and trigger interlock in succession.
4. Open the water valve 1/4 turn.
5. Place the saw on stable ground making sure the chain
is free of any obstructions.
6. Place foot on the base of the rear handle, and place one hand
on front handle.
7. With opposite hand, slowly pull starter handle until the
starter pawls engage.
8. Pull the starter cord (hard, fast, short pulls)
until engine initially fires or "pops".
Could be as many as 10-15 pulls.
9. Push the choke lever in.
10. Pull the starter cord until engine starts. Could be as many as
5 to 7 pulls.
11. When the engine starts, allow the engine to idle. Pull on the
throttle trigger several times to help warm up the engine.
12. Open the water valve completely.
CAUTION
OPER ATION
STARTING AND STOPPING A CONCRETE CHAIN SAW
Never start a concrete chain saw without the guidebar, diamond
chain and side cover properly assembled. Failure to do so may
result in serious injury.
Always move saw at least 10 feet (3 m)
away from the fueling area before starting.
Place the saw on clear ground. Ensure that secure footing is
established and diamond chain is not contacting any objects.
IMPORTANT
WARNING
WARM ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE
1. Use the same procedure as starting a cold engine, but DO NOT pull choke lever out. If choke is used,
the carburetor will flood with gas.
2. If the engine does not start in 3 hard, fast pulls with the throttle locked, unlock the throttle to open fully,
and pull the starter cord 3 more times.
Note: To hold the trigger fully open it may be necessary to insert right foot into rear handle opening
and twist.
A: Trigger
B: Trigger interlock
C: Throttle lock button
C
B
A