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OPERATION
2.7 Operation
1. Ensure the engine Shutdown switch and the engine ON/OFF switch on the engine are
both in the OFF position to avoid accidental starting.
2. Place the fuel valve lever to the
“
ON
“
position.
3. Place the engine Shutdown switch and the engine ON/OFF switch on the engine to the
“
ON
“
position.
4. Place the Chock Lever in the
“
CLOSED
”
position.
5. Rotate the throttle lever halfway between Fast and Slow for starting. All sawing is done at
full throttle. The engine governor speed is factory set to ensure optimum blade operating
speeds.
6. Grasp the starter grip and slowly pull it out. The resistant becomes the hardest at a certain
position, corresponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly and smoothly
for starting.
7. If the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever to the
“
OPEN
”
position. If the
engine has not started repeat steps 1 through 5.
8. Before the saw is placed into operation, run the engine for several minutes. Check for fuel
leaks, and noises that would associate with a loose guards and/or covers.
9. Rotate the throttle lever toward full throttle.
10. To begin sawing, lower the rotating blade allowing it to cut to the present depth.
11. When blade has reached full cutting depth, slowly walk behind the saw at a rate that will
allow the engine to operate without losing optimum RPM.
12. When the end of the cut has been reached, raise the blade out of the cut by pulling back
on the handlebars (using a downward pressure) until the raise/lower rod drops into its slot
with the blade in the raised position.
13. If cutting is complete, shut the saw down using the following
“
Shutdown Procedures
”
.
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