RedMax GZ550 Operator's Manual page 13

• Will the chain brake always protect me from injury
during a kickback?
No. The chain brake must operate correctly to give
protection. The chain brake must also be engaged
during a kickback to stop the saw chain. If you are
near the guide bar, it is possible that the chain brake
does not have time to stop the saw chain before it
hits you.
WARNING: Only you and the correct
working technique can prevent kickbacks.
To start the product
To prepare to start with a cold engine
WARNING: The chain brake must be
engaged when the product is started to
decrease the risk of injury.
1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the
chain brake.
2. Pull the choke control (A) out to set it in choke
position.
3. Push the air purge bulb (B) approximately 6 times or
until fuel starts to fill the bulb. It is not necessary to
fill the air purge bulb fully.
B
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4. Push the decompression valve (C).
5. Continue to
more instructions.
To prepare to start with a warm engine
1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the
chain brake.
2. Pull the choke control out and then push the choke
control in again.
3. Pull the start/stop switch up.
4. Push the air purge bulb approximately 6 times or
until fuel starts to fill the bulb. It is not necessary to
A
fill the air purge bulb fully.
C
To start the product on page 14 for
WARNING: The chain brake must be
engaged when the product is started to
decrease the risk of injury.
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