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PCS-406A
6. STARTING & STOPPING
7. CUTTING
OPERATION
Cold starting
1. Set the ignition switch to “On (I)”.
2. For safety reasons, make sure the brake is
ON when starting. To apply the brake, push
the chain brake forward.
3. Press the priming bulb up to 10 times
until the bulb is full.
4. Pull out the choke (fully withdrawn).
5. Hold the chainsaw
securely on the ground
6. Pull the recoil starter
several times until engine
fires.
7. Pull Depress throttle trigger to release choke. Pull recoil starter until
started
Warm starting
1. Make sure the switch is in the ON position.
2. For safety reasons, make sure the brake is ON when starting.
To apply the brake, push the chain brake forward.
3. Pull the starter rope rapidly until engine started.
Stopping the chainsaw
1. Engage chain brake.
2. Set the ignition switch to OFF “O”.
BRAKE ON
START
BRAKE OFF
RUN
1. When ready to start cutting, release
the brake, by pulling the chain
brake back firmly towards the rear
of the chainsaw.
2. Depress throttle safety lock (a),
then depress throttle trigger (b). The
chain will now be running, ready to
make a cut.
3. Press the bucking spikes against the timber
ensuring the chain is not making contact with the
material being cut.
4. Start cutting by holding the chainsaw
by the front handle and raising the
rear handle.
5. If you cannot cut the timber in a
single stroke, apply light pressure
to the front handle and continue
sawing, draw the chainsaw back a
little then apply the bucking spikes
a little lower and finish the cut by
raising the rear handle.
6. Withdraw the chainsaw from the cut
while the chain is still running.
Hints and Tips
• Do not force the saw into the cut.
Apply only light pressure whilst running the engine at full throttle.
• If the saw chain gets caught in the cut, do not try to remove it by
twisting the guide or pulling forcibly. Use a lever or wedge to open up
the cut so that the saw chain is freed.
• Run the chainsaw motor at full revs. This makes the job safer, as there
is less chance of pull-in or kick-back.
• Position your body to the left of the chainsaw so if it kicks back
uncontrollably, it goes over your right shoulder, never stand in the
cutting line of the saw.
• Keep a firm grip with your left hand on the front handle, with your
thumb securely below the handle.
BRAKE ON
START
BRAKE OFF
RUN
STOP
BRAKE ON
START
BRAKE OFF
RUN
a
b
