EarthQuake CS3814B - Manual (Page 17)

17
Operator's Manual
CS3814B, CS4116B Chainsaws
Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5
WARNING
DO NOT RUN A SAW THAT IS NOT PROVIDING PROPER
OIL COVERAGE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. DOING
SO WILL RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE
GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN.
Pre-Start Inspection
1. Check that all safety guards are in place and all nuts and
bolts are secure.
2. Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness.
3. Check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer than 1/2”
from top of tank to provide space for expansion.
4. Check the bar and chain oil level.
5. Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is
tightened securely.
6. Examine underneath and around engine for signs of oil or
fuel leaks.
7. Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage.
8. Look for signs of engine damage.
9. Remove excessive debris from muffler area and recoil
starter.
Start-Up
Before starting the engine, inspect the immediate area. Check
that there are no bystanders nearby. Make sure that you have
a firm and stable footing and remove tripping hazards. Clear
all objects that the saw chain could catch on and cause a pull-
in, push-back, or kickback reaction.
There are two safe and approved positions for cold-starting.
Starting on the ground:
1. Place saw on a flat, stable patch of ground free of
vegetation and check that the saw chain is not in contact
with the ground.
2. Place right foot on the base of the rear handle and firmly
grip the forward handle with left hand.
Starting In A Raised, Standing Position:
1. Place the rear handle between knees or thighs and firmly
grip the forward handle with left hand.
Cold Engine Start Procedure:
1. Set the chain brake to the ON position by pulling the
front hand guard away from the front handle.
NOTE: See the Safety Features section for more
instruction on how to engage and disengage the
chain brake.
2. Grip the rear handle with right hand, depressing the
throttle interlock with right palm, and pull the throttle
control to check for smooth operation.
3. Push the primer bulb until it fills with fuel (3-4 pushes).
4. Put the power unit’s ignition switch in the ON position.
NOTE: The ON position is when the toggle switch is up.
5. Pull the choke all the way out to the CHOKE position.
NOTE: This will close the choke and set throttle to high
idle.
6. Pull starter rope 1-4 times. DO NOT pull more than 4
times. After pull 4, push the choke in without touching
throttle (this maintains the throttle in high idle). Pull
starter rope an additional 1-4 times with the choke
pushed all the way in. The engine should start. If engine
does not start, continue with Step 5 of Cold Engine Start.
Failure to follow these starting instructions may cause
your engine to flood.
NOTE: Proper starting form begins with grasping the
starter handle firmly with right hand and slowly
pull until it provides resistance. Without letting
the starter handle retract, pull rope with a rapid
full arm stroke. Let it return to its original position
very slowly until unit fires or starts. Repeat this
technique ever time the starter rope is pulled.
7. After engine starts running, depress throttle interlock
with right palm and pull throttle control with right index
finger.
NOTE: This will automatically reset the choke to the RUN
position and disengage high idle and go to normal
idle.
8. Release the chain brake. To set the chain brake to the OFF
position, push the front hand guard towards the front
handle.
Warm engine Start Procedure:
1. Put ignition switch in the ON position.
2. Pull the choke all the way out.
3. Push choke all the way back in without touching throttle
(this sets throttle to high idle).
4. Pull starter rope 1-4 times, engine should start. If engine
does not start, continue with Step 5 of the Cold Engine
Start.