8. Operating the Engine
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WARNING
It is very dangerous to run a chainsaw that
mounts broken parts or lacks any parts. Before
starting engine, make sure that all the parts
including bar and chain are installed properly.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
1.
Fill fuel and chain oil tanks respectively, and
tighten the caps securely.
2.
Set the switch to "I" position.
3.
Pull out the choke knob to the closed position.
Choke knob
NOTE
When restarting immediately after stopping the
engine, leave the choke knob at the open position.
4.
While holding the saw unit securely on the
ground, pull the starter rope vigorously.
WARNING
Do not start the engine while the chain saw
hangs in one hand. The saw chain may touch
your body. This in very dangerous.
(1) Chain oil
(2) Fuel
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5.
When engine has ignited first, pull the throttle
lever to return the choke knob to the open
position and then pull the starter again to start
the engine.
6.
Allow the engine to warm up with the throttle
lever pulled slightly.
WARNING
Keep clear of the saw chain as it will start
rotating upon starting of engine.
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CHECKING THE OIL SUPPLY
WARNING
Make sure to set up the bar and the chain
when checking the oil supply. If not, the
rotating parts may be exposed. It is very
dangerous.
After starting the engine, run the chain at medium
speed and see if chain oil is scattered off as shown in
the figure.
Chain oil
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.
NOTE
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.
Chain oil flow adjusting