Starting And Stopping - Husqvarna 357XP Operator's Manual

Starting and stopping

WARNING! Note the following before
!
starting:
Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain
and all covers are fitted correctly. Otherwise
the clutch can come loose and cause
personal injuries.
Always move the machine away from the
refuelling area before starting.
Place the machine on firm ground. Make
sure you have a secure footing and that the
chain cannot touch anything.
Keep people and animals well away from the
working area.
Cold engine
Starting: The chain brake must be engaged when the chain
saw is started. Activate the brake by moving the front hand
guard forwards.
Ignition; choke: Set the choke control in the choke position.
This should automatically set the stop switch to the start
position.
Start throttle: The correct choke/start throttle setting is
obtained by moving the control to the choke position.
Decompression valve (359)
If the machine is fitted with a decompression valve (A): Press
the valve to reduce the pressure in the cylinder and make
starting easier. You should always use the decompression
valve when starting the machine. Once the machine has
started the valve will automatically return to its original
setting.
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STARTING AND STOPPING
Automatic decompression valve (357XP)
The valve is always in the open position before starting and
closes automatically when the saw starts.
Warm engine
Use the same procedure as for starting a cold engine but
without setting the choke control in the choke position. The
correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by moving the
choke control to the choke position and then pushing it in
again.
Starting
Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain saw
on the ground by placing your right foot through the rear
handle. Pull the starter handle with your right hand and pull
out the starter cord slowly until you feel a resistance (as the
starter pawls engage) then pull firmly and rapidly. Never twist
the starter cord around your hand.
As the chain brake is still engaged the speed of the engine
must be set to idling as soon as possible, this is achieved by
quickly disengaging the throttle lock. This prevents
unnecessary wear to the clutch, clutch drum and brake band.
Push in the choke control as soon as the engine fires and
keep pulling until the engine starts. When the engine starts,
quickly apply full throttle; the throttle start lock will
automatically disengage.