17 CS-310WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARMCAUTIONMake sure the bar and chain are free from any obstructionwhen starting the chain saw.• Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain brakebefore starting.• Confirm there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks.• Move ignition switch to “RUN” position.• Securely hold the chain saw as shown and pullstarter handle.• Choke may be used if necessary, but after first firing sound,pull throttle trigger to release choke.WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLDCAUTIONMake sure the bar and chain are free from any obstructionwhen starting the chain saw.• Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain brakebefore starting.• Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture. Do not over fill.• Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant.Do not over fill.• Move ignition switch to “RUN” position.• Push purge pump 3 to 4 times or until fuel is visible inpurge pump.• Pull choke control knob all the way out. (Choke position)NOTEDo not pull starter rope out to the maximum possibleposition.Do not allow recoil handle to snap back against the cas-ing.• Securely hold the chain saw as shown and pull starterhandle several times until first firing sound.• Push choke control knob all the way in.• Pull starter handle to start the engine.• When engine starts, immediately squeeze throttle triggerto release throttle latch.Open chokeChoke control knobChain brakeStart / RunIgnitionswitchChain brakeStarter handleChokeChoke control knobPurge pumpCAUTIONDo not increase engine speed while chain brake is locked.NOTEIf engine does not start after 5 pulls, repeat instructions.NOTEIf engine does not start after 5 pulls, use cold start proce-dure.