1
Push the hand guard (1) forwards –
N
the saw chain is blocked
Simultaneously press and hold
N
down the throttle trigger lockout (2)
and throttle trigger (3) – set master
control lever (4) to Start } and
simultaneously release throttle
trigger and throttle trigger lockout
Hold and start the chain saw
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Once the engine is running
4
Simultaneously blip the throttle
N
2
4
trigger lockout and the throttle
trigger (2); the Master Control
lever (1) jumps to run F and the
3
engine begins to idle
Pull the hand guard toward the
N
handlebar
The chain brake is released - the chain
saw is ready for use.
NOTICE
Open the throttle only when the chain
brake is off. Increased engine speeds
with the chain brake on (saw chain is
stationary) will quickly damage the
clutch and chain brake.
4
4
2
3
At very low temperatures
if necessary, configure for winter
N
operation, see "Winter Operation"
Switching off the engine
Push the Master Control lever to
N
STOP or † – when the Master
Control lever is released, it returns
to the operating position F
If the engine does not start
Check if all operating elements are
N
set correctly
Check whether there is fuel in the
N
tank and refuel if necessary
Check whether the spark plug boot
N
is connected securely
Repeat the starting procedure
N
or:
there is possibly a non-combustible fuel-
air mixture in the combustion chamber of
the engine that is too rich– the engine
has flooded.
English
STOP
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