Engine Start And Stop - Shindaiwa 285s Owner's/Operator's Manual

Engine Start and Stop

WARNING!
This chain saw is equipped
with a fast idle feature for ease of
engine starting. When the fast idle is
set, the saw chain will rotate when the
engine starts! Rotating saw chain can
cause serious injury. Clear a safe work
area before starting the engine.
IMPORTANT!
This chain saw is equipped with a throttle
trigger lock out system designed to
prevent unintended throttle activation.
This system requires the operator to first
depress the throttle lock out lever on top
of the rear handle to release the trigger
from the engine idle position.
Engine Start:
NOTE:
This engine ignition system is controlled by a
two-position "ON/OFF" switch labeled "I" for
ON and "O" for OFF located near the rear
handle.
1. Move the ignition ON/OFF switch to
the "ON" position.
2. COLD ENGINE ONLY: Completely
close the choke by pulling the choke
control out to the fully extended
position. This motion will automatically
engage the "fast idle" setting.
3. WARM ENGINE: Pull the choke
control out to its fully extended position
and then push the choke control all
the way in again. This motion will
automatically engage the "fast idle"
setting.
Ignition Switch
4. Place the saw upright on the ground.
5. Secure the saw by stepping on the
inside of the rear handle with the right
foot and firmly grasping the front
handle with the left hand.
Firm Grip
6. Grip the starter handle with the right
hand and pull slowly until starter
engagement is felt.
CAUTION!
Pull to Choke
The recoil starter can be damaged
by abuse!
 NEVER pull the starter completely
to the end of the starter cord. Fully
extending the starter cord can
damage the starter spring, cord
and/or starter assembly.
 NEVER release the starter grip with
the starter rope extended. Always
hold on to the grip during engine
start and return the starter grip back
to the starter housing slowly as the
starter spring retracts the rope.
7. With the starter engaged, pull the
starter upward. Repeat until the engine
either attempts to start or starts.
8. When the engine attempts to start or
starts, push the choke control in if
previously set. If the engine does not
continue to run, pull the starter until
the engine restarts then immediately
press and release the throttle lever to
disengage the fast idle.
If the engine fails to start, repeat the
starting procedure setting the choke control
Place Foot in
appropriately for either a cold or warm
Rear Handle
engine. If the engine still fails to start, refer
to the section, "Starting a Flooded Engine."
Engine Stop:
1. Move the "ON/OFF" ignition control
switch to the "OFF" position. If the saw
has just been used, allow the engine to
idle for 1 to 2 minutes to stabilize engine
operating temperature before stopping
the engine.
NOTE:
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