mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled
engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of
NOTE:Donotcutmaterialwiththechoke/fast
idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.
40:1.
A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 0,125
STARTING A COLD ENGINE (or a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
NOTE:Inthefollowingsteps,whenthecho-
ke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full ex-
tent, the correct throttle setting for starting is
set automatically.
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.
IMPORTANT
Experienceindicates thatalcoholblendedfuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
can attract moisture which leads to separation
and formation of acids during storage. Acidic
gas can damage the fuel system of an engine
while in storage. To avoid engine problems,
empty the fuel system before storage for 30
days or longer.Drainthegas tank,start theen-
gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carbu-
retor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-
ucts inthefueltank orpermanentdamagemay
occur.
IGNITION
SWITCH
ON
STOP
Choke
Lever
CHAIN BRAKE
1.
Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling
thefronthandguardback towardthefronthan-
dleas faras possible.Thechainbrakemustbe
disengaged before cutting with the saw.
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.
WARNING: The chain must not
move when the engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
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.
BURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
within
this
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
To stop the engine, move the ON/STOP
switch to the STOP position.
5.
Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the
HALF CHOKE position.
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.
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
OFF
HALF
Use only 40 --- 45 cm of rope per pull.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
FULL
Starter Rope Handle
Left Hand
on Front
Handle
6.
7.
Pull the starter rope sharply with your
right hand until the engine starts.
Allow theenginetorunfor approximately
30
seconds. Then, squeeze and release
throttletriggerto allow enginetoreturnto
idle speed.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
Right Foot Through Rear Handle
1.
Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2.
Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the
FULL CHOKE position to set the fast
idle, then push the lever in to the HALF
CHOKE position.
Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
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.
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.
3.
4.
5.
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