Operation (Pre-Ventilation Procedures) - Echo QV-8000 Instruction Manual

OPERATION (Pre-Ventilation Procedures)

Safe starting techniques
Do not wrap starter rope around your hand
or wrist (in case of engine backfire). Pull the
handle to crank engine.
1. KNOW HOW TO STOP: Keep hold of the rear
handle, but release trigger and flick the switch to
"STOP."
2. Hold the saw down securely on a flat surface
with bar and chain in the clear. After setting the
controls, hold the top of the front handle with
your left hand. Slide the toe of your right boot
through the rear handle to hold down the rear of
the system. Grasp the starter handle with your
right hand.
QV-8000 TYPE1-E
CAUTION
NOTE
• Use short pulls, 1/2 to 2/3 rope length, when
pulling starting rope.
• Do not allow the starter handle to snap back
against the housing.
• Always hold the unit firmly.
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