Chainsaw User Manual

Page 15 — English
OPERATION
below 50°F, pull the starter grip until the engine
attempts to start, but no more than 5 times.
Push choke lever to RUN position.
Pull starter grip until engine runs.
NOTE: Allow the saw to run in this position
15-30 seconds, depending upon the tempera-
ture.
Depress the trigger release and squeeze and
release the throttle trigger to return the engine
to idle after a total run time of at least 30 sec-
onds.
CAUTION:
Failure to release partial throttle when chain
brake lever is in the brake position will result in
serious damage to the unit. Never squeeze and
hold the throttle trigger while the chain brake is
in the brake position.
To Start a Warm Engine:
Set the ignition switch to the RUN ( I ) position.
Make sure the chain brake is in the run position
by pulling back on the lever/hand guard.
Pull choke lever out to FULL CHOKE position
then push immediately back to RUN position to
set fast idle.
Pull starter grip until engine runs, but no more
than 5 times. If engine does not start after 5
pulls, use cold engine starting procedure.
Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to return
the engine to idle.
RUN
POSITION
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 8
CHOKE LEVER
PRIMER BULB
Fig. 11
STOP
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
TRIGGER
RELEASE