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start lever (choke) (19) even in cold
start.
3. Release the chain brake by pulling
the chain brake lever (12) towards
the front handle (1) until the chain
brake releases.
CAUTION! If the saw chain
moves when the engine is idle,
there is a problem with the clutch
or no-load rotation speed. Take
the device out of operation and
contact the Service Centre.
4. If you now operate the throttle lock
(3) and the throttle lever (6), the
saw chain (9) starts to run.
Warm start
Notes
• A warm start can be carried out
max. 15 - 20 min. after the last use.
• Check whether there is enough
chain oil in the tank and top up
with chain oil if necessary (Pouring
in chain oil, p. 44).
Starting with the starter rope
(Fig. A)
1. Place the tool on an even, stable
base and remove the chain guard
(16). The saw chain (9) must not
touch the ground or objects.
2. Leave the cold start lever (choke)
(19) in position .
3. Operate the chain brake by push-
ing the chain brake lever (12) away
from the front handle (1) until the
chain brake is engaged.
4. Press the petrol pump (20) six
times.
5. Hold the device firmly, with one
hand on the front handle (1) and
your foot in the rear grip (4).
6. Grip the starter handle (2) on the
starter rope with your other hand.
Slowly pull the starter rope out un-
til the initial resistance is felt.
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7. Now pull the starter rope quickly
several times. The engine should
start after 1-2 pulls.
If the engine does not start after
several attempts, try the proced-
ure: Cold start.
8. Release the chain brake by pulling
the chain brake lever (12) towards
the front handle (1) until the chain
brake releases.
CAUTION! If the saw chain
moves when the engine is idle,
there is a problem with the clutch
or no-load rotation speed. Take
the device out of operation and
contact the Service Centre.
9. If you now operate the throttle lock
(3) and the throttle lever (6), the
saw chain (9) starts to run.
Switching off the engine in an
emergency (Fig. A)
1. Press the off button (21) "O".
Switching off the engine (Fig. A)
1. Release the throttle lever (6) if ne-
cessary.
2. Press the off button (21) "O".
Sawing techniques
WARNING! Risk of injury! If the
saw chain is jammed, do not try to
pull the chainsaw out by force. Switch
off the engine and use a lever arm or
wedge to release the chainsaw.
• Always stand above the tree trunk
when sawing on slopes.
• Remove dirt, stones, loose bark,
nails, clips and wires from the tree.
• The saw chain must not touch the
ground or any object while sawing
through the material or thereafter.
• You will have better control over
the device if you saw using the
lower edge of the blade bar (saw
chain in pulling direction) and not
using the upper edge of the blade