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B. STARTING INSTRUCTIONS (Refer to "Specifications" for location of controls.)
1, BASIC PROCEDURE
a. Hold saw firmly with the saw chain free to turn
without contacting any obiect.
b. Move ignition switch to "Start" positionJRgum 15.
c, Adjust choke according to "Starting Procedu m for
Varying Conditions" berow. Figure 15,
d. Squeeze trigger withyourdght hand while pushing
saw awayfrom you and pullingthe startermpewith
your left hand. Figure 14.
e. Release the trlggerafter engine starts,allowing the
engine to idle.
I ,_.WARN_G
l Thechainmustnotmovewhentheenginerunsatidle
speed. Refer to "Carburetor Adjustments," for
oorreotion,
f. Stop engine by moving the ignition switch to th_
. "Stop" position. Figure 15,
] `&WARNING i
I Always wear gloves; safety footwear; snug-fitting
•J clothing; and eye, hearing, and head protection
[ devices when operating a chain saw.
2. STARTING PROCEDURE FOR VARYING CONDITIONS
NOTE: Be sure to follow"1. Basic Procedure," as
de.. scdbed on this page.
a. COLDENGINE
1.} Pull choke to full choke position. Figure 15.
2JPuli starter rope untir engine, attempts to run.
3.) Push c,_oke until half position is fett. Figure 15.
4=)Putf starter rope untilengine runs.
5.) After 5 second warm UP, push choke to the
off position.
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handwhilepullingstarter J j_ .,_ { _ )
rope with left hand. __
| Use only fS-18 inches
of rope per pull.
Figure 14
IGNITION sWITCH
STAR_'-,,ir_---a=_ STOP
Figure 15
OKE !
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OF_F "': HALF
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,&WARNING :
Avoid bodily contact with the muffler when starting or
using a warm engine to avoid serious burns.
b. WARM ENGINE
1.)Leavechoke at the offposition.Figure15.
2.) Pul! starterrope untilengine runs.
C. REFUELED WARM ENGINE AFTER RUNNING
OUT OF FUEL
1.)
Pullchoke tofull choke position. Figure 15.
2.) Pult starter rope untilengine attempts torun.
3.) Push_hoke to the off position, Figure 15.
4.) Pull starter rope until engine runs•
3. IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
a. When pulling the starter rope, do not usethefull
extentofthe rope as thiscan causetheropeto break.
Do not let thestarter rope snap back. Holdthe han-
dle and let the rope rewindslowly.
b. If engine floods, let the unitset for a few minutes,
then repeatstartingprocedureusingthehalf-choke
posifion.
'c. For cold weather starUng,allow enginetowarmup
(1-2rain.) atthe half-chokeposition, thenmovechoke
choketotheoffposition.Do notcut withthechokeat
the "ful!" or "half" position.
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