13
Starting the cold engine
A: Starter handle
1. Chain brake ACTIVATED position
2. Ignition switch (Run)
3. Decompression device
4. Choke control knob (Close)
5. Choke control knob (Open)
Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture.
It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder level of fuel tank.
Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant.
Press hand guard forward.
(Chain brake ACTIVATED position)
Lift ignition switch up.
Press the decompression device.
Pull choke control knob all the way out.
Securely hold the chain saw.
Make sure guide bar and saw chain are not touching anything when starting the saw.
Pull starter handle several times until first firing sound is heard.
Push choke control knob all the way in.
Press the decompression device and pull starter handle again.
WARNING
After choke control knob is pulled and then knob is returned to original position,
throttle remains a little open (latch condition).
If engine is started in this latch condition, chain starts to turn.
Do not start engine before chain brake is activated.
CAUTION
1. After starting the engine, immediately squeeze and release throttle trigger for dis
-
engaging throttle latch and returning engine to idle, and pull front hand guard to
-
wards the operator immediately. (Chain brake RELEASED position)
2. Do not increase engine speed while chain brake is engaged.
3. Use the chain brake only in starting the engine or in emergencies.
4. Never use throttle latch for cutting.
Use it only when starting the engine.
NOTE
Do not pull starter rope out to the maximum position.
Do not allow starter handle to snap back against the casing.
