DANGER!
Never start the chain saw
by holding on to the starter cable and allowing
it to fall. This is an extremely dangerous
method as you lose complete control over the
machine and the chain.
IMPORTANT
To avoid breaking the starter
rope, do not pull the whole length of it or let it slide
along the edge of the cable guide hole. Release
the starter gradually, to avoid letting it y back un-
controllably.
NOTE
If the starter rope is pulled
repeatedly with the choke on, it may ood the en-
gine and make starting dicult. If you have ooded
the engine, remove the spark plug and gently pull
the handle on the starter rope to eliminate any
excess fuel; then dry the spark plug electrodes and
replace it on the engine.
IMPORTANT
Do not let the engine run at
high power with the chain brake engaged, as this
could cause overheating and damage to the
clutch.
• Hot starting
USE OF THE ENGINE (Fig. 10)
IMPORTANT
Always disengage the chain
brake, pulling the lever towards you before using
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING!
The engine must be
start ed in an area at least 3 metres from where
you relled the fuel tank.
• Cold starting
NOTE
A “cold” start of the engine
means starting it after at least 5 minutes from when
it was switched o or after refuelling.
WARNING!
If the machine is not held
rmly, the force of the engine could cause the
user to lose his balance or direct the bar to-
wards him or an obstacle.
WARNING!
Never wind the starter
cable around your hand.
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10 HOW TO START - USE – STOP THE ENGINE
6. HOW TO START - USE – STOP THE ENGINE