Makita EA6100P Instruction Manual

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17145 32Starting the engineDo not start the chain saw until after it is completely as-sembled and checked!Move at least 3 meters / 10 feet away from the place where thechain saw was fuelled.Make sure you have a secure footing, and place the saw onthe ground in such a way that the guide bar and chain are notnear anything.Actuate the chain brake (block it).Hold the front handle firmly with one hand and press the sawagainst the ground.Hold the down rear handguard with your right foot as shown.Note: The Featherlight‑Start System lets you start the saw withouteffort. Go through the starting procedure smoothly and evenly.Cold starting:Prime the fuel pump (5) by pressing it several times until youcan see fuel in the pump.Move the combination switch (1) up (choke position). This alsoactuates the half‑throttle lock.Pull the starter handle (2) smoothly and evenly.CAUTION: Do not pull the starter cable more than about 50 cm/20”out, and let it back in slowly by hand.Repeat the starting procedure twice.Move the combination switch (1) to the central “ON” position.Pull the starter handle smoothly and evenly again. As soon asthe engine is running, grasp the rear handle (the safety lockbutton (3) is actuated by the palm of the hand) and press thethrottle trigger (4).CAUTION: The engine must be put in idle immediately afterstarting. If this is not done, the clutch can be damaged.Now disengage the chain brake.Warm starting:As described above for cold starting, but before starting pushthe combination switch (1) up (Choke position) andthen right away back to the middle “ON” position. This is onlyto engage the half‑throttle lock. If the engine doesn’t start after2 or 3 pulls, repeat the entire starting procedure as describedfor cold starting.NOTE: If the engine was switched off only for a short time, thesaw can be started without using the combination switch.Important: If the fuel tank has been completely emptied and theengine has stopped due to lack of fuel prime the fuel pump (5) bypressing it several times until you can see fuel in the pump.Stopping the enginePush the combination switch (1) down into the position.NOTE: After being pressed down, the combination switch willrevert to the ON position again. The engine is switched off, but canbe turned on again without moving the combination switch.IMPORTANT: To cut off the ignition current, push the combi‑nation switch all the way down past the resistance point to thesafety position .Cold start (Choke)Warm start (ON)Engine offIgnition current interrupted