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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARING FOR OPERATION
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See Oil
and Fuel Mixing Instructions on previous page.
2. Do not overfill or spill fuel.
3. Replace gasoline cap on gas tank. Make sure it is
securely tightened before attempting to start engine.
4. Make sure all screws and fasteners are tightened securely.
5. Check the throttle cable and make sure it moves smoothly
without excessive play. If adjustments are needed, loosen
the lock nut securing the adjustment screw and adjust as
necessary to eliminate play.
6. Tighten lock nut securely.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position
when pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit
must be in a stable position while starting to avoid
serious personal injury.
1. Place the saw on a clear, firm, and flat surface. Do not
start saw by holding it in one hand.
2. Slide the On/Off Switch to the ON position. See Figure 4.
3. Place the choke lever in the FULL choke position.
4. Lock the switch trigger in "lock-on" position. To "lock-
on"; depress the lock-off lever, pull the switch trigger,
depress the lock-on button, release the switch trigger,
then release the lock-on button. The switch trigger
should now be in "lock-on" position.
5. Fully press and release primer bulb slowly 5 to 7 times.
Fuel should be visible in the bulb. If fuel is not visible,
press three (3) more times, or until it is.
6. Pull starter rope briskly until the engine pops or sounds
as though it wants to run. Normally this takes from 2 to
5 pulls.
7. Place the choke lever in PARTIAL (center) choke position.
8. Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the engine.
9. If the engine does not start, repeat the steps above.
NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start, place the
choke lever in the RUN position. Pull the starter rope
briskly. The engine should start within three (3) to eight
(8) pulls.
10. Once the engine starts, let it warm up for 5 to 10 seconds,
then place the choke lever in the RUN position.
NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm
engine. Slide the On/Off Switch to the ON position and
start in PARTIAL (center) choke position.
WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well ventilated area
outdoors. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined area.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release switch trigger and allow the engine to cool down
by idling.
2. Slide the On/Off Switch to OFF position.
PRIMER
BULB
LOCK-ON
BUTTON
STARTER
ROPE
LOCK-OFF
LEVER
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POSITION
SWITCH
FULL
TRIGGER
CHOKE
POSITION
ON (I)
OFF (O)
ON/OFF
SWITCH
CHOKE
LEVER
RUN
Fig. 4
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