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WARNING
Do not pull out the starter rope all the way – it might otherwise
break.
WARNING
Make sure the carburetor is correctly adjusted. The saw chain
must not rotate when the engine is idling.
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Hold the starter grip with the right hand.
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Pull the starter grip slowly until it engages and then give it a brisk strong pull.
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Do not let the starter grip snap back. Guide it slowly back into the housing so that the
starter rope can rewind properly.
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Crank the engine until it begins to fire. After no more than five attempts, turn the choke
knob to continue cranking.
Shut off the Engine:
WARNING
Push the slide switch to the stop position to shut down the
engine
As soon as the engine runs:
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Slip the throttle trigger to disengage the starting throttle position. The slide switch
moves to the normal run position and the engine settles down to idle speed.
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Open the throttle slightly.
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Warm up the engine for a short period.
If the Engine does not start:
If the choke knob is not turned quickly enough after the engine begins to fire, the
combustion chamber may become flooded.
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Turn the choke knob to set the slide switch, lockout lever and throttle lever to the
starting throttle position.
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Start the engine by pulling the starter rope briskly – 10 to 20 pulls may be necessary.
Fuel Tank run until completely dry:
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After refueling, press the fuel pump bulb at least five times – even if the bulb is filled
with fuel.
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Set the choke knob according to engine temperature.
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Start the engine.
Operating Instructions
A factory-new machine should not be run at high revs (full throttle off load) for the first
three tank fillings.
During Break-in Period
