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Chainsaws
Starting Cold Engine
Make sure the bar and chain are free from any obstruction when starting the chainsaw
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Move chain brake lever fully FORWARD to LOCK chain brake before starting.
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Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture. Do not over fill.
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Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant. Do not over fill.
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Move control lever (A) FORWARD to “COLD START” position.
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Push purge bulb (B) three to four times or until fuel is visible in purge bulb.
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Securely hold the chainsaw as shown. When starting the chainsaw place the unit on flat ground and hold front handle with left hand and firmly hold rear end of rear handle with right knee. Pull starter handle with right hand several times until first firing sound.
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Note: Do not pull starter rope out to maximum position. Do not allow recoil handle to snap back against the casing.
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Return the control lever (A) to “Warm Start” position as soon as engine starts to fire, when first firing sound is heard.
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Pull starter handle to start the engine.
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Note: If engine does not start after five pulls, repeat instructions.
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