NOTE
When restarting immediately after stopping the engine.
Choke knob in the first-stage position (choke open and
throttle lever in the starting position)
NOTE
Once the choke knob has been pulled out, it will not
return to the operating position even if you press down
on it with your finger. When you wish to return the choke
knob to the operating position, pull out the throttle lever
instead.
5. While holding the saw unit securely on the ground,
pull the starter rope vigorously.
6. When firing occur, push in the choke knob and pull
the starter again to start the engine.
7. Allow the engine to warm up with the throttle lever
pulled slightly.
WARNING
Before you start the engine, make sure the saw chain is
not contacting anything.
CHECKING OIL SUPPLY
After starting the engine, run the chain at medium speed
and see if chain oil is scattered off as shown in the figure.
The chain oil flow can be changed by inserting a screw-
driver in the hole on bottom of the clutch side.
Adjust according to your work conditions.
GB | Operating Instructions
The oil tank should become nearly empty by the time fuel
is used up. Be sure to refill the oil tank every time when
refueling the saw.
Adjusting carburetor
The carburetor on your unit has been factory adjusted,
but may require fine tuning due to change in operating
conditions. Before adjusting the carburetor, make sure
that provided are clean air/fuel filters and fresh, properly
mixed fuel.
When adjusting, take the following steps:
Be sure to adjust the carburetor with the bar chain at-
tached.
1. H and L needles are restricted within the number of
2. Start engine and allow it to warm up in low speed for
3. Turn idle adjusting screw (T) counter-clockwise so
4. Make a test cut adjust the H needle for best cutting
(1) Chain oil
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(1) Chain oil flow adjusting shaft
(2) Rich
(3) Lean
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
turn as shown below.
H needle –1/4
L needle –1/4
a few minutes.
that saw chain does not turn. If idling speed is too
slow, turn the screw clockwise.
power, not for maximum speed.
(1) L needle
(2) H needle
(3) Idle adjusting screw