Starting The Cold Engine - Shindaiwa 280TS Owner's/Operator's Manual

Starting the cold engine

After choke control knob is turned and then knob is returned to original position,
throttle remains a little open (latch condition).
If engine is started in this latch condition, chain starts to turn.
Do not start engine before chain brake is activated.
1. After starting the engine, immediately squeeze and release throttle trigger for
disengaging throttle latch and returning engine to idle, and pull front hand guard
towards the operator immediately. (Chain brake RELEASED position)
2. Do not increase engine speed while chain brake is engaged.
3. Use the chain brake only in starting the engine or in emergencies.
4. Never use throttle latch for cutting.
Use it only when starting the engine.
NOTE
Do not pull starter rope out to the maximum position.
Do not allow starter handle to snap back against the casing.
A: Starter handle
1. Chain brake ACTIVATED position
2. Ignition switch (Run)
3. Choke control knob (Close)
4. Purge bulb (Primer pump)
5. Choke control knob (Open)
Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture.
It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder level of fuel tank.
Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant.
Press hand guard forward.
(Chain brake ACTIVATED position)
Place ignition switch in run position.
Turn choke control knob anticlockwise (close).
Push primer pump until fuel is visible in primer pump.
Securely hold the chain saw.
When starting the chain saw place the unit on a flat ground and hold the front handle with
left hand and hold firmly the rear end of rear handle with right knee and pull starter handle
with right hand.
Make sure guide bar and saw chain are not touching anything when starting the saw.
Pull starter handle several times until first firing sound is heard.
Turn choke control knob clockwise (open).
Pull starter handle again.
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