Operation; Starting Cold Engine - Shindaiwa 326T Owner's/Operator's Manual

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IMPORTANT
This saw features a combination ignition/choke switch that automati-
cally sets the throttle speed to fast idle for quick starting. Do not
squeeze trigger during cold starts until after unit has started, or fast
idle and choke settings will be released, and engine may not start.
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STARTING COLD ENGINE

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Make sure bar and chain are not touching anything when starting
the saw.
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1. Move chain brake lever (E) fully forward to lock chain brake before
starting.
Fill the fuel tank with fuel. Do not over fill.
2.
Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant. Do not over fill.
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4. Move ignition/choke lever (A) forward to "close choke" (
position.
Lay unit on a flat, clear area and keep bar and chain clear of all
5.
obstacles. Hold top handle with one hand, and depress throttle
trigger lockout (C), but do not depress throttle trigger (D).
Pull starter handle (F) several times until engine starts, or first
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starting sound is heard. (7 pulls maximum)
7. Move ignition/choke lever back to "run" ( I ) position (B). (Do not
move to "Stop" position [G].) If necessary, start the engine.
8. After engine starts, wait 5 seconds then depress and release throt-
tle trigger (D). Allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.
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NOTE
If engine does not start after 3 pulls with choke in "run" ( I ) position,
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repeat cold start instructions 4-6.
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NOTE
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Do not allow recoil handle to snap back against the casing.
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Do not pull starter rope out to the maximum possible position.
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