5-1. ENGINE PRE-START CHECKS
WARNING
Never start or operate the saw unless the bar and chain are
properly installed.
1.
Fill the fuel tank (A) with correct fuel mixture (Figure
5-1A).
2.
Fill the oil tank (B) with correct chain and bar oil
(Figure 5-1A).
3.
Be certain the CHAIN BRAKE
before starting unit (Figure 5-1A).
NOTE: See page 9 Fig. 3-5A & 3-5B.
C
5-2. TO START ENGINE
1.
Press red STOP switch to the "I" ON position (Fig. 5-
2A).
2.
Pull out the choke (A) to the point where it latches in
place. (Fig. 5-2B)
3.
Push the primer bulb (B) 10 times. (Fig. 5-2C)
4.
Latch throttle advance: depress latch and hold (C)
squeeze throttle trigger (D) release trigger and then
the latch. (Fig. 5-2D)
5.
Place the saw on a firm and level surface. Hold the
saw securely with your foot as illustrated. Pull sharply
on the starter 4 times. Watch the chain in case it runs.
(Fig. 5-2E)
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it wants to start before the
4th pull, end the tugging of the starter and proceed as
described in the next step.
6.
Push in the choke (E) as far it will go. (Fig. 5-2F)
7.
Hold the saw securely and tug sharply on the starter
4 times. The engine should start.
8.
Let the engine run for 10 seconds to warm up. Press
the trigger (F) and put it into idle. (Fig. 5-2G)
9.
If the engine does not start up, repeat the above
steps.
IMPORTANT IDLING INFORMATION
In some cases due to operating conditions (altitude, tem-
perature etc.) your chain saw may need a slight adjustment
to the idle speed.
After warm up - See the User's Manual section 5-2, step 7
- If unit does not Idle after restarting 2 times, follow these
steps to adjust idle.
1.
Idle adjustment access (G). (Figure 5-2H)
5 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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is disengaged (C)
A
B
5-1A
2.
Using a Phillips or slotted screwdriver - turn screw 1/4
to 1/2 turn clockwise (to the right). Unit should then
idle properly. (Figure 5-2H)
NOTE: If chain turns while idling - turn screw back to the
left until chain stops and unit continues to idle.
A
5-2B
5-2D
E
5-2F
5-2H
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5-2A
B
5-2C
C
D
5-2E
5-2G
G
5-2H
F