Engine Start And Stop; Starting The Engine - Shindaiwa 300S Owner's/Operator's Manual

Engine Start and Stop

Ignition Switch
WARNING!
This chain saw is equipped with a
fast idle feature for ease of engine
starting. When the fast idle is set,
the saw chain will rotate when the
engine starts! Rotating saw chain
can cause serious injury. Clear a
safe work area before starting the
engine.
IMPORTANT!
This chain saw is equipped with a
throttle trigger lock out system
designed to prevent unintended
throttle activation. This system
requires the operator to first depress
the throttle lock out lever on top of
the rear handle to release the trigger
from the engine idle position.
This engine ignition system is
controlled by a two-position "ON-
OFF" switch located near the rear
handle.
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Engine start:
1. Move the ignition ON-OFF switch
to the ON position.
2. Pull the carburetor choke control
until fully extended (choke is
closed).
3. Set the throttle to "fast idle".
To set the throttle to "fast idle"
position, first grip the rear handle
to depress the throttle lock out
lever then fully depress the throttle
trigger. Next slide the fast idle lock
against the throttle lockout lever
then release the lockout lever and
trigger. Depress and release the
throttle trigger to automatically
release the fast idle lock and return
the throttle to idle position.
4. Set carburetor choke for cold or
warm engine start.
(300S)
Ignition Switch
Fast Idle Setting
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