Oil Cap
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
Whenpullingthestarterrope,donotusethefull
extentoftheropeas this can causethe ropeto
break. Do not let starter rope snap back. Hold
the handle and let the rope rewind slowly.
For cold weather starting, start the unit atfull
choke; allow the engine to warm up before
squeezing the throttle trigger.
Fuel mix cap
FUELING ENGINE
NOTE: Do not cut material with the choke/
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
NOTE: In the following steps, when the
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full
extent, the correct throttle setting for starting
is set automatically.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled
engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of
40:1.
A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 0,125
liter ofoilwith5liters ofunleadedgasoline. DO
NOT USE automotive or boat oil. These oils
will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel
follow the instructions printed on the container.
Always readandfollow thesafety rulesrelating
to fuel before fueling your unit.
ON/STOP SWITCH
(SIDE VIEW)
ON
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alcohol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids during
storage.Acidicgascandamagethefuelsys-
tem of an engine while in storage. To avoid
engine problems, empty the fuel system be-
fore storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the
gas tank, start the engine and let it run until
the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use
fresh fuel next season. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank
or permanent damage may occur.
STOP
1.
Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2.
3.
Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
Pull out choke/fast idle to the full extent
(to the FULL CHOKE position).
Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with
your right hand. Then, proceed to the
next step.
4.
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying
to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and
immediately proceed to the next step.
CHAIN BRAKE
Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling
thefronthandguardback towardthefronthan-
dle as far as possible. The chain brake must
be disengaged before cutting with the saw.
5.
Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the
HALF CHOKE position.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
(SIDE VIEW)
WARNING:
The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
BURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
within
this
Choke/
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
fast idle lever
OFF
HALF
FULL
6.
7.
Pull the starter rope sharply with your
To stop the engine, move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.
right hand until the engine starts.
Allow theenginetorunfor approximately
To start the engine, hold the saw firmly on
the ground as illustrated below. Make sure
the chain is free to turn without contacting
any object.
30
seconds. Then, squeeze and release
throttletriggerto allow enginetoreturnto
idle speed.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1.
2.
3.
MoveON/STOP switchtotheONposition.
Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the
HALF CHOKE position.
Use only 40 --- 45 cm of rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
4.
5.
Pull the starter rope sharply with your
right hand until the engine starts.
Squeeze and release throttle trigger to
allow engine to return to idle speed.
DIFFICULT STARTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded with too much
fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by pushing the choke/fast idle lever in
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