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When engine begins to fire
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Move the choke lever to the open
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position (j).
Hold and start your saw as
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described.
As soon as the engine runs
Press down trigger lockout and the
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blip the throttle trigger (3) – the
Master Control lever (4) moves to
the run position (F) and the engine
settles down to idling speed.
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Pull the hand guard toward the
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control handle to disengage the
chain brake.
NOTICE
Always disengage chain brake before
accelerating the engine. High revs with
the chain brake engaged (chain locked)
will quickly damage the clutch and chain
brake.
After a cold start, warm up the
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engine at varying speeds – your saw
is ready for operation.
At very low outside temperatures
If idling behavior is erratic or
acceleration is poor:
Readjust carburetor if necessary,
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see "Adjusting the Carburetor".
If your saw is very cold (frost or ice
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on machine), start the engine and
keep it at a high idle speed (with
chain brake disengaged) until it
reaches normal operating
temperature.
Stopping the engine
Move the Master Control lever in the
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direction of STOP or † – when
released, the Master Control lever
springs back to the normal run
position F.
If the engine does not start
If you did not move the Master Control
lever from the choke closed
position (l) to the choke open
position (j) quickly enough after the
engine began to fire, the engine is
probably flooded.
Remove the spark plug – see
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"Spark Plug".
Dry the spark plug.
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Hold the saw on the ground.
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Push the Master Control lever as far
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as stop in direction of STOP or †
and hold it there.
WARNING
An ignition spark may occur if the Master
Control lever is not held against STOP
or †.
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