Use and Care Manual
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CS-501P
WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD
 CAUTION
Make sure the bar and chain are free from 
any obstruction when starting the chain saw. 
• Movechainbrakeleverfullyforwardtolock
chain brake before starting. 
• Fillthefueltankwithfuelmixture. 
It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder 
level of fuel tank. 
• Fillthechainoiltankwithlubricant. 
Do not over fill. 
• Moveignitionswitchto“I ” position. 
• Pullchokecontrolknoballthewayout. 
(Choke position 
) 
• Pressthedecompressiondevice.
• Securelyholdthechainsawasshownand
pull starter handle several times until first firing 
sound. 
• Pushchokecontrolknoballthewayin.
• Pressthedecompressiondeviceandpullstarter
handle again to start the engine.
• Whenenginestarts,immediatelysqueezeand
release throttle trigger for disengaging throttle 
latch and returning engine to idle, and pull front 
hand guard towards the operator immediately. 
(Chain brake unlocked position)
WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARM
 CAUTION
Make sure the bar and chain are free from 
any obstruction when starting the chain saw.
• Movechainbrakeleverfullyforwardtolock
chain brake before starting. 
• Conrmthereisfuelandchainoilinthetanks.
• Moveignitionswitchto“I ” position. 
• Pressthedecompressiondevice.
• Securelyholdthechainsawasshownandpull
starter handle. 
• Chokemaybeusedifnecessary,butafterrst
firing sound, pull throttle trigger to release choke.  
• Afterstartingtheengine,pullfronthandguard
towards the operator immediately. 
(Chain brake unlocked position) 
Ignition switch
Chain brake
Throttle trigger
Choke
Throttle trigger 
lockout
Ignition switch
Unlock chain brake
Decompression device
Starter handle
Chain brake
Decompression 
device
Starter handle
Unlock chain brake










