9.1 Starting the engine
m ATTENTION
Always pull the start pull cord (4) out straight. Hold the handle
of the start pull cord (4) firmly when the pull cord (4) winds
back in. Never let the start pull cord (4) whip back in.
9.1.1 Starting the engine when cold
m WARNING
Engage the chain brake before every start-up
(push the hand guard (1) forward).
m ATTENTION
Never allow the start pull cord (4) to spin back. This can result
in damage.
• Remove the cover (27) from the guide bar (16).
• Set the chainsaw down on a firm and level surface. The saw
chain (17) must not come into contact with the floor.
• Push the front hand guard (1) forwards until it latches into
place. The saw chain (17) is clamped by the chain brake.
• Press the fuel pump primer (7) 6x.
• Switch the ON/OFF switch (6) to "ON".
• Pull out the cold start (choke) lever (8) ( ).
• Place the tip of your shoe in the rear hand guard (12) (see
fig. C).
• Hold the chainsaw firmly by the front handle (2) and pull
the start pull cord (4) out slowly until you feel the first resist-
ance.
• Now pull the start pull cord (4) and the engine should start.
If the engine does not start, repeat the process. As long as
the cold start lever (choke) (8) is pulled out ( ), the engine
starts only briefly and then stops again.
• As soon as the engine has stopped, actuate the throttle inter-
lock (9) and the throttle (10) together. The cold start (choke)
lever (8) will automatically spring back to the "warm start"
operating position.
• Now pull the start pull cord (4) again and the engine should
start.
If the engine does not start even after several attempts, read
the "Troubleshooting" chapter.
NOTE
With high outside temperatures, it may be necessary to start
the engine without the choke even when the engine is cold!
• Release the chain brake by pulling the front hand guard (1)
backwards (see fig. D). CAUTION! The chain brake is now
released. If the throttle (10) is actuated together with the
throttle interlock (9), the saw chain (17) starts up.
9.1.2 Starting the engine when warm
(The device stood still for less than 15–20 minutes)
m WARNING
Engage the chain brake before every start-up (push the hand
guard (1) forward).
• Push the front hand guard (1) forwards until it latches into
place. The saw chain (17) is clamped by the chain brake.
• Switch the ON/OFF switch (6) to "ON".
• The cold start lever (choke) (8) does not have to be pulled
to start a warm engine.
• Place the tip of your shoe in the rear hand guard (12) (see
fig. C).
• Hold the chainsaw firmly by the front handle (2) and pull the
start pull cord (4) out slowly until you feel the first resistance.
• Now pull the start pull cord (4) quickly. The device should
start after 1-2 pulls. If the device has still not started after 6
pulls, repeat the procedure described under "Starting the
engine when cold".
9.2 Shutting the engine off
9.2.1 Emergency stop procedure
If it is necessary to stop the device immediately, set the ON/
OFF switch (6) to "OFF".
9.2.2 Normal stop sequence
• Release the throttle (10). The engine goes into idle speed.
• Then set the ON/OFF switch (6) to "OFF".
9.3 Operating while idle
m ATTENTION
When idling, the saw chain (17) must be stationary. If the saw
chain (17) moves, adjust the idle speed!
NOTE
If the saw chain (17) moves at idle or the engine stops on its own
when the throttle is released, a carburettor adjustment must be
made (see chapter "Maintenance of the carburettor settings").
• Pick up the chainsaw.
• Use the left hand to hold the front handle (2) firmly.
• Use the right hand to hold the rear handle (11) firmly. The
heel of the hand rests on the throttle interlock (9) and the
index finger operates the throttle lever (10) (see fig. E).
• After actuating the throttle lever (10) once, the engine runs
at idle speed.
• Allow the engine to warm up briefly.
9.4 Checking and adjusting chain lubrication
m ATTENTION
• Never work without chain lubrication! If the saw chain runs
dry, the cutting gear will be irreparably destroyed in a short
time.
• Always check chain lubrication before working.
Note
Only use saw chain oil, preferably biodegradable. Do not use
waste oil, engine oil, etc.
Check during work that the chain lubrication is working.
Hold the chainsaw during operation, at medium speed, over
a sawed-off tree stump or a suitable surface. If the lubrication
is sufficient, a light film of oil will form on the tree stump or
surface (see fig. F).
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