This article covers the starting and setting up of your petrol chainsaw.
- Always test the chain brake before using your saw and periodically while on the job.
- Before starting, to test the chain brake, push it forward until an audible click is heard.
- The chain brake is disengaged (chain can move by hand) when the brake lever is pulled back and locked.
- The chain brake is engaged (the chain is locked) when the brake lever is pushed forward. It should not be possible to move the chain by hand.
- The brake lever should "click" into both positions. If this is not the case, do not use your saw and contact the helpline immediately.
- Always check that the chain is correctly adjusted before use.
- Engage the chain-brake (push it forward until an audible click is heard).
- Set the switch to the START position.
- Press and release the primer bulb 10 times and ensure that the primer bulb is approximately 3/4 filled with fuel before attempting to start.
- Pull the choke control out to engage.
- While holding the saw unit securely on the ground, pull the start handle four times (at this point the engine will usually not start).
- Push the choke control in to disengage (failure to do so may cause the engine to flood).
- Pull the start handle with smooth and continuous pulls no more than five times.
- Allow the saw to run and warm up in this position for 30 seconds.
- Disengage the chain brake, by pulling it back.
- Make sure the cutting blade is pointing away from your body at all times, the chain may rotate upon ignition.
- When restarting immediately after stopping the engine or when the engine is warm, it will not be necessary to use the choke function.