Operator`s manual

NOTE:Whenpullingthestarterrope,
donotusethefullextentoftherope.
Donotletstarter rope snap beck. Hold
handle. Let rope rewind slowly.
• Pullstarter rope handle firmlyand
quicklywith your dght hand untilthe
engine attempts to start,but no more
than 5 pulis. Then, push in choke
knobtothe Full Positiorr :Resume
pullinghandle untilengine starts.
• Above 400F, allow engine to runfor
approximately 5 seconds. P_h the
choke knob In to the OFFposition;
then squeeze and release throttle trig-
ger to allow engineto idle.
• Below40•F, allow engineto warm up
for 30 seconds to I minute with choke
ASt partialposition. P.ushchoke knob in
pproximatb_ 1/2 outthen squeeze and
release throttletrlggerto allow engine
to idle.
• Tostop engine, move On/Stop switch
to the STOPposition.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
DONOT use the choke to start a warm
engine or floodingand hard starting
may occur.
• Move On/Stop switch to ON.
• Set fast Idle lock.
Be sure choke is in the OFF position.
" With saw onground, gnp front handle
with left hand and place your rightfoot
through rear handle.
• Pullstarter rope haqdle untilengine
starts.
• Squeeze and release throttletrigger
to returnengine to idlespeed.
DIFFICULT STARTING OR
STARTING A FLOODED ENGINE
The engine may be flooded if it has not
started after 10 pulls.Rooded engines
can be cleared of excess fuel withthe
--.Jollowing procedure:
Engage the fast Idle lock.
• Verifythat the On/Stop switchis in the
ON position.
• Push choke knob to the OFF position.
• With saw on ground, gap fronthandle
with left hand and place rightfoot
through rear handle.
• Pull starter rope handle until engine
starts.
• Startingcould require many puPsde-
pending on how badly the unitis
flooded. If engine stillfails to start, re-
_fer tothe TROUBLESHOOTINGchartor
call 1-800-235-5878.
OPERATING TIPS
• Check chain tensionbefore firstuse
and after J minute of operation.See
Chain Tensionin the Maintenance
section.
• Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plas-
tics, masonry,non-woodbuildingma-
tadals, etc..
•, Stopthe saw if the chain strikes a for-
algn object. Inspectthe saw and re-
pairparts as necessary.
• Keep the chain out of dirtand send.
Even a small amount ofdirt will quick-
lydulla chain and Increase the possi-
bilityof kickback.
• Practice cutting a few small logs using
the followingsteps. This will helpyou
get the "feel"of usingyoursaw before
you begin a major sewing operation.
• Squeeze the throttle trigger and ak
lowthe engine to reach fullspeed
beforecuffing.
• Begincuttingwith the saw frame
againstthe log.
• Keep the engine at full speed the
entire time you are cutting.
• Allowthe chain to cut foryou. Exert
onlylightdownward pressure.
• Release'the throttlerigger as soon
as the cut iscompleted, allowingthe
engine to idle. If you run the saw at
fullthrottlewithouta cuttingload,
unnecessarywear can occur. .
• Toavoid losingcontrolwhen cut is
complete, do notput pressureon
saw at end of cuL
• Stopenginebeforesettingsaw down.
TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES
WARNING: Check forbroken or dead
brancheswhich can fallwhile cutting
causing sedous injury.Do not outnear
buildingsor electdcelwires if you do not
knowthe directionof tree fall, norcut at
nightsince you will notbe able to see
well, nor duringbad weather such as
rain, snow,or strongwinds, etc.
• Carefullyplanyour sawing operation
In advance
• Clear the workarea You need a clear
area all around the tree so you can
have securefooting
• Studythe natural condftlonsthat can
cause the tree to fall in.a particular
direction.These conditions include:
• The wind directionand speed.
The lean ofthe tree. The loan ofa
tree mightnotbe apparent due to
uneven or slopingterrain. Use a
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