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DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded with too much
fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by pushing the choke/fast idle lever in
completely (to the OFF CHOKE position)
and then following the warm engine starting
procedure listed above. Ensure the ON/
STOP switch is in the ON position. Starting
could require pulling the starter rope handle
many times depending on how badly the unit
is flooded. If engine fails to start, refer to the
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE.
CHAIN BRAKE
WARNING: If the brake band is worn
too thin it may break when the chain brake is
triggered. With a broken brake band, the chain
brake will not stop the chain. The chain brake
should be replaced by an authorized service
dealer if any part is wornto less than 0,02s (0,5
mm) thick. Repairs on a chainbrake should be
made by an authorized service dealer. Take
your unit to the place of purchase if purchased
from aservicing dealer, or to thenearestautho-
rized master service dealer.
S This saw is equipped with a chain brake.
The brake is designed to stop the chain if
kickback occurs.
S The inertia activated chainbrake is activated
if the front hand guard is pushed forward, ei-
ther manually or by centrifugal force.
S If the brake is already activated, it is disen-
gaged by pulling the front hand guard back
toward the front handle as far as possible.
S When cutting with the saw, the chainbrake
must be disengaged.
Disengaged
Engaged
Braking function control
CAUTION: The chain brake must be
checked several times daily. The engine
must berunning whenperforming this proce-
dure. This is the only instance when the saw
should be placed on the ground with the en-
gine running.
Place the saw on firm ground. Grip the rear
handlewithyourright hand andthe fronthan-
dle with your left hand. Apply full throttle by
fully depressing the throttle trigger. Activate
the chain brake by turning your left wrist
against the hand guard without releasing
your grip around the front handle. The chain
should stop immediately.
Inertia activating function control
WARNING: Whenperforming thefol-
lowing procedure, the engine must be turned
off.
Grip the rear handle with your right hand and
the front handle with your left hand. Hold the
chain saw approximately 14” (35 cm) above
a stump or other wooden surface. Release
your grip on the front handle and use the
weight of the saw to let the tip ofthe guidebar
fallforwardandcontactthe stump. Whenthe
tip of the bar hits the stump, the brake should
activate.
CUTTING METHODS
IMPORTANT POINTS
WARNING: Occasionally, wood chips
get stuck in the clutch cover causing the chain
to jam. Always stop engine before cleaning.
S Check chain tension before first use and af-
ter 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN TEN-
SION in the ASSEMBLY section.
S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics,
masonry, non-wood building materials, etc.
S The bumper spike may be used as a pivot
when making a cut.
S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign
object. Inspect thesaw andrepair partsas
necessary.
S Keepthechain outof dirtand sand. Evena
small amount of dirt will quickly dull achain
and increase the possibility of kickback.
S Practice cutting a few small logs using the
following techniques to get the “feel” of us-
ing your saw before you begin a major
sawing operation.
S Squeeze the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to reach full speed before cutting.
S Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
S Keep the engine at full speed the entire
time you are cutting.
S Allowthechain tocut foryou. Exertonly
light downward pressure.
S Release the throttle trigger as soon as
the cut is completed, allowing the en-
gine to idle. If you run the saw at full
throttle without a cutting load,unneces-
sary wear can occur.
S To avoid losing control when cut is com-
plete, do not put pressure on saw at end
of cut.
S Stop the enginebeforesettingthe saw down.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
WARNING: Do notcut near buildings
or electrical wires if you do not know the di-
rection of tree fall, at night since you will not
be able to see well, or during bad weather
such as rain, snow, or strong winds. as fall is
unpredictable.
Carefully plan your sawing operation in ad-
vance. You need a clear area all around the
tree so you can have secure footing. Check
for broken or dead branches which can fall
on you causing serious injury.
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