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Oil C ap
Fuel mix cap
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled
engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of
40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 0,125
liter ofoil with 5 liters of unleaded gasoline. DO
NOT USE automotive or boat oil. These oils
will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel
follow the instructions printed on the container.
Always read and follow the safety rules relating
to fuel before fueling your unit.
IMPORTANT
Experience indicates that alco hol blended
fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads
to separation and formation of acids during
storage.Acidic gascandamagethe fuel sys-
tem of an engine while in storage. To avoid
engine pr o blems, empty the f uel systembe-
fore storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the
gas tank, start the engine and let it run un til
the f uel lines and carburetor are empty. Use
fresh fuel ne xt season. Never use engine or
carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank
or permanent damage may occur.
CHAIN BRAKE
Ensure chain brake is disengaged by pulling
the front hand guard back toward the fronthan-
dle as far as possible. The chain brake must
be disengaged before cutting with the saw .
WARNING: The chain must not
move when t he engine runs at idle speed. If
the chain moves at idle speed refer to CAR-
BURET OR ADJUSTMENT w ithin this
manual. Avoid contact with the muffler. A hot
muffler can cause serious burns.
To stop the engine, move the ON/STOP
switch to the ST OP position.
To start the engine, hold the saw firmly on
the ground as illustrated below. Make sure
the chain is free to turn without contacting
any object.
Hold saw firmly while pulling starter rope.
Use only 40 --- 45 cm of rope per pull.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMB ER
When pulling the starter rope, do notuse the full
extent of the r ope as this can cause the rope to
break. Do not le t starter rope snap back. Hold
the handle and let the rope rewind slowly.
For cold weather s tarting, start the unit atfull
choke; allow the engine to warm up before
squeezing the throttle trigger.
NOTE: Do not cut material with the choke/
fast idle lever at the FULL CHOKE position.
STA R T I NG A COLD EN GI N E (o r a
warm engine after running out of
fuel)
NOTE
: In the following steps, when the
choke/fast idle lever is pulled out to the full
extent, t he correct throttle setting for starting
is set automatically.
ON/STOP SWITCH
ON
STOP
(SIDE VIEW)
1. Move ON/STOP switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times.
3. Pull out choke/fast idle to the full extent
(to the FULL CHOKE position).
4. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with
your right hand. Then, proceed to the
next step.
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it is trying
to start before the 5th pull, stop pulling and
immediately proceed to the next step.
5. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the
HALF CHOKE position.
OFF HALF
CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER
Choke/
fast idle lever
(SIDE VIEW)
FULL
6. Pull the starter rope sharply with your
right hand until the engine starts.
7. Allow the engine tor unf orapproximately
30 seconds. Then, squeeze and release
throttle triggerto allow enginetor eturnto
idle speed.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Move ON / STOP sw itch tothe ONpositi o n .
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times.
3. Pull the choke/fast idle lever out to the
HALF CHOKE position.
4. Pull the starter rope sharply with your
right hand until the engine starts.
5. Squeeze and release throttle trigger to
allow engine to return to idle speed.
DIFFICULT STA RTING (or starting a
flooded engine)
The engine may be flooded with too much
fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls.
Flooded engines can be cleared of excess
fuel by pushing the choke/fast idle lever in
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