14Starting the cold engineA: Starter handle "ES" START1. Chain brake ACTIVATED position2. Ignition switch (ON)3. Choke control knob (CLOSE)4. Purge bulb (Primer pump)5. Choke control knob (OPEN) Fill the fuel tank with fuel mixture.It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder level of fuel tank. Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant. Press hand guard forward.(Chain brake ACTIVATED position) Lift ignition switch up. Pull choke control knob all the way out. Push primer pump until fuel is visible in primer pump. Securely hold the chain saw. Make sure guide bar and saw chain are not touching anything when strarting the saw. Pull starter handle several times until first firing sound is heard. Push choke control knob all the way in. Pull starter handle again.WARNING After choke control knob is pulled and then knob is returned to original position,throttle remains a little open (latch condition). If engine is started in this latch condition, chain starts to turn.Do not start engine before chain brake is activated.CAUTION1. After starting the engine, squeeze throttle trigger slightly to release throttle latchand pull front hand guard towards the operator immediately.(Chain brake RELEASED position)2. Do not increase engine speed while chain brake is engaged.3. Use the chain brake only in starting the engine or in emergencies.4. Never use throttle latch for cutting.Use it only when starting the engine.NOTEDo not pull starter rope out to the maximum position.Do not allow starter handle to snap back against the casing.