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15 Starting / Stopping the Engine
The Master Control lever moves from the starting
throttle position n to the run position F when you
press down the throttle trigger lockout and blip
the throttle trigger at the same time.
To switch off the engine, set the master control
lever to Stop 0.
15.4
Manual fuel pump
The manual fuel pump bulb must be pressed:
– When starting for the first time
– If the fuel tank was run until empty (engine
stopped).
15.5
Holding the Chain Saw
There are two methods of starting the saw.
15.5.1
On the ground
► Place your saw on the ground. Make sure you
have a firm footing – check that the chain is
not touching any object or the ground.
► Hold the saw firmly on the ground with your
left hand on the front handle – your thumb
should be under the handle.
► Place your right foot through the rear handle
15.5.2
Between knees
► clamp the rear handle between the knees or
thighs
► Hold the front handle firmly with your left hand
– your thumb should be under the handle.
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15.6
Actuating
► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand
until you feel it engage – and then give it a
brisk strong pull and push down the front han‐
dle at the same time. Do not pull out the
starter rope to full length – it might otherwise
break. Do not let the starter grip snap back.
Guide it slowly back into the housing so that
the starter rope can rewind properly.
15.7
Starting the Chainsaw
WARNING
Bystanders must be well clear of the general
work area of the saw.
► Press the manual fuel pump bulb at least 9
times - even when bulb is filled with fuel
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► Push the hand guard (1) forward – the chain is
locked.
► Press down the trigger lockout (2) and pull the
throttle trigger (3) at the same time. Set Mas‐
ter Control lever (4) to starting throttle posi‐
tion n.
► Set choke lever to required position.
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