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▪ Fill the oil tank (B) with correct chain and bar oil...
9.2 Starting a cold engine
▪ Activate the chain brake (move the hand guard forward and engage it) (Fig 9a)
▪ To start the saw, push the switch (ON/OFF switch) to the ON (I) position. (Fig. 9b)
▪ Pull out the choke (A) to the point where it latches in place. (Fig. 9c)
▪ Press primer bulb 3 to 5 times.
▪ Place the saw on a firm and level surface. Hold the saw securely with your foot as
illustrated. Tug sharply on the starter several times until first firing sound is heard. (Fig. 9d)
▪ Choke will be turned off automatically when you pull the throttle. (Fig. 9e)
▪ Forcefully pull the starter until the motor engages. (Fig 9f)
▪ Slightly press in the throttle (Fig 9g)
▪ Pull back the brake lever to release the chain brake (Fig 9h)
9.3 Warm start
▪ Activate the chain brake (Fig 9i)
▪ Set the switch (on/off) to ON(I) position (Fig 9j)
▪ Forcefully pull the starter until the motor engages (Fig 9k)
▪ Slightly press down on the throttle (Fig 9l)
▪ Release the chain brake (Fig 9m)
9.4 When engine is saturated with fuel
▪ Remove the air filter
▪ Remove the spark plug
▪ Position the machine in an angle of 45° with the sword upwards
▪ Pull the starters rope a few times
▪ Clean the spark plug and place back
▪ Place back the air filter and start without choke
9.5 To stop engine (Fig 9n)
▪ Release trigger and allow engine to return to idle speed.
▪ Push the I/O (on/off) switch to O (off) to stop engine.
Note: for emergency stopping, simply activate chain brake and switch the
I/O (on/off) switch to o (off).
9.6 Chain brake operational test
Test the chain brake periodically to ensure proper function.
Perform a chain brake test prior to initial cutting, following extensive cutting, and definitely
following any chain brake service.
Test chain brake as follows:
▪ Place saw on a clear, firm, flat surface.
▪ Start engine.
▪ Grasp the rear handle (A) with your right hand (fig. 10).
▪ With your left hand, hold the front handle (B) [not chain brake lever (C)] firmly (fig. 10).
▪ Squeeze the throttle trigger to 1/3 throttle, then immediately activate the chain brake lever
(C) (fig. 10).
Warning: activate the chain brake slowly and deliberately. Keep the chain
from touching anything; don t let the saw tip forward.
▪ Chain should stop abruptly. When it does, immediately release the throttle trigger.
