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Press down on the Decompression Valve (7B) and turn the Kill Switch (5D) out of
the off position. (See Figure B.)
Set the Choke Lever (5C) to the appropriate position. (See Figure B.)
If the Engine is cold.
If the Engine is warm (even if the Engine has already been run but is still cold).
If the Engine is warm (normal position for warm start).
Hold the Front Handle (3G) with your left hand, and place your right foot on the rear
section of the Main Housing (1D). Place your foot only on the flat portion of the
Main Housing, otherwise the unit could become unstable or components could be
damaged. (See Figure B.) Firmly press the Cut Off Saw to the ground.
Hold the Starter Grip (3A) securely, and maintain balance while slowly pulling out
the Starter Rope (4A) for a short distance. Then, pull out the Starter Rope quickly
about 2-1/2”. (See Figure B.) After pulling, bring Starter Grip (3A) slowly to the
housing before releasing it.
If the Engine does not start, press the Decompression Valve (7B) again and attempt
to start the Engine. (See Figure B.) It may take repeated attempts (8-16 tries) to
start the engine.
If the Engine runs for a while but then stops, press the Decompression Valve (7B).
Move the Choke Lever (5C) to and restart the Engine.
(See Figure B.)
As soon as the Engine starts, squeeze the Throttle Trigger (10D) briefly and let up.
The Full Throttle Lock Button (9D) will revert to its original position, causing the
Engine to idle. (See Figure B.)
NOTE: If the Engine is new, or has been stored for a long period of time, pull the
Starter Grip (3A) several times to ensure sufficient fuel is delivered into the fuel line
and combustion chamber of the Engine. (See Figure B.)
To Stop The Cut Off Saw:
Allow the Engine to idle. Then, press and hold the Kill Switch (5D) located at the
front of the Rear Handle (7D). (See Figure B.)
To Operate The Cut Off Saw:
NOTE: During the break-in phase, which takes about eight hours of use, the Cut
Off Saw must not be operated at high speeds without a load (do not pull the Throttle
Trigger (10D) beyond 3/4 of full throttle). Following this procedure will lengthen the
service life of the Saw.
After running the Cut Off Saw for an extended period of time, allow the Engine to
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