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Starting the cold engine
A: Starter handle
1. Chain brake ACTIVATED position
2. Ignition switch (ON)
3. Choke control knob (CLOSE)
4. Purge bulb (Primer pump)
5. Choke control knob (OPEN)
Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture.
It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder level of fuel tank.
Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant.
Press hand guard forward.
(Chain brake ACTIVATED position)
Turn ignition switch forward, to position "RUN".
Pull choke control knob all the way out (START position).
Push primer pump until fuel is visible in primer pump.
Securely hold the chain saw.
When starting the chain saw place the unit on a flat ground and hold the front handle with
left hand and hold firmly the rear end of rear handle with right knee and pull starter handle
with right hand.
Make sure guide bar and saw chain are not touching anything when strarting the saw.
Pull starter handle several times until first firing sound is heard.
Push choke control knob all the way in (RUN position).
Pull starter handle again.
NOTE
Do not pull starter rope out to the maximum position.
Do not allow starter handle to snap back against the casing.