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13
OPERATION
WARNING: Always wear appropriate eye, hearing, hand,
foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when
operating this unit. Wear head protection. Use a full face
shield when needed. Refer to the Safety section for
appropriate safety equipment information.
WARNING:
Make sure the chain oil reservoir is full
before operation. Check the oil level constantly so that it
does not drop below half full. Make sure the chain oil
adjustment screw is set appropriately. Refer to Setting the
Chain Oil Adjustment Screw in the Maintenance section.
The saw chain must be continuously coated with oil to
function properly.
WARNING:
Always check the chain tension and adjust as
necessary before beginning operation. Refer to Adjusting the
Chain Tension in the Maintenance section.
10. To reduce the chance of injury, engage the chain brake until you
are ready to begin operation. When ready, disengage the chain
brake. Then press the throttle lockout and squeeze the throttle
control to accelerate the engine, as needed.
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hesitation.
IF... the engine hesitates, continue the warm-up.
IF... the engine does not start, repeat the starting procedure.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts: Push the choke
knob in to Position 2. Press and hold the throttle lockout.
Squeeze and hold the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a
controlled and steady motion until the unit starts.
IF... the engine is already warm: Crouch in the starting position. Pull
the choke knob out to Position 1. Push the choke knob in to
Position 2. Begin the starting procedure with step 7.
WARNING:
The saw chain should not move when the
engine runs at idle. If it does move, refer to Adjusting the
Idle Speed in the Maintenance section.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the Off (O) position (Fig. 3).
Wait for the engine and saw chain to come to a complete stop.
Emergency Stopping
1. Push the chain brake lever forward to engage the chain brake.
Refer to Testing the Chain Brake in the Assembly section.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the Off (O) position. Wait for
the engine and saw chain to come to a complete stop.
TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
• Follow all safety instructions. Refer to the Safety section.
• Only cut wood and materials made of wood. Do not attempt to
cut sheet metal, plastics, masonry or any other non-wood
materials.
• Practice cutting a few small logs before beginning a major
cutting operation. First-time users should practice cutting logs
on a sawhorse or cradle before undertaking other operations.
• Do not attempt to cut trees or logs with diameters larger than:
- 10 in. / 25.4 cm (S1450 / CMXGSAMY42N4)
- 12 in. / 30.5 cm (S1600 / CMXGSAMY42N6)
- 14 in. / 35.6 cm (S1800 / CMXGSAMY42N8)
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