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, Fully push-in choke lever and contin-
ue to pull starterrope handle untilen-
gine starts.
• Then, squeeze and release the
throttle trigger to return engine to idle
speed.
• To stop engine, move On/Stop switch
to the STOP position.
StarterRope Handle
_{._ J on Front
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
DO NOT use the choke to start a warm
engine or flooding and hard starting
may occur.
• Move On/Stop switch to ON.
• Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
• Set the chain saw on the ground. Grip
the front handle with your left hand
and place your dght foot through the
opening in the rear handle.
• Pull choke lever outfully, then push it
in fully to set engine in fast idle posi-
ton.
• Sharply pull starter rope handle with
your right hand until the engine
startes, but no more than 5 times.
° Then, squeeze and release the
throttle trigger to return engine to idle
speed.
• To stop engine, move On/Stop switch
to the STOP position.
DIFFICULT STARTING OR
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
The engine may be flooded if ithas not
started after 10 pulls. Flooded engines
can be cleared of excess fuel with the
following procedure:
• Pull choke lever out fully, then push it
in fully to set engine in fast idle posi-
ton.
• Verify that the On/Stop switch is in the
ON position.
• With saw on ground, grip front handle
with left hand and place right foot
through rear handle.
• Grip starter rope handle and pull rope
firmly and quickly to start engine. If
not successful, repeat untilengine
starts.
Starting could require many pulls de-
pending on how badly unit is flooded. If
engine still fails to start, refer to TROU-
BLES HOOTING chart or call
1-800-235-5878.
OPERATING TIPS
• Check chain tension before first use
and after 1 minute of operation. See
Chain Tension in the Maintenance
section.
° Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas-
tics, masonry, non-wood building ma-
terials, etc.
Stop the saw if the chain strikes a for-
eign object. Inspect the saw and re-
pair parts as necessary.
• Keep the chain out of dirt and sand.
Even a small amount of dirt will quick-
ly dull a chain and increase the possi-
bitity of kickback.
• Practice cutting a few small logs using
the following steps. This will help you
get the "feel" of using your saw before
you begin a major sawing operation.
• Squeeze the throttletrigger and al-
low the engine to reach full speed
before cutting.
• Begin cutting with the saw frame
against the log.
• Keep the engine at full speed the
entire time you are cutting.
• Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert
only light downward pressure.
• Release the throttle trigger as soon
as the cut is completed, allowing the
engine to idle. tf you run the saw at
full throttle without a cutting load,
unnecessary wear can occur.
• To avoid losingcontrol when cut is
complete, do not put pressure on
saw at end of cut.
• Stop the engine before setting the
saw down.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
WARNING: Check for broken or dead
branches which can fall while cutting
causing serious injury. Do not cut near
buildings or electrical wires if you do not
know the direction of tree fall, nor cut at
nightsince you will notbe able to see
well, nor during bad weather such as
rain, snow, or strong winds, etc.
Carefully plan your sawing operation in
advance. Clear the work area. You
need a clear area all around the tree so
you can have secure footing. Study the
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