Echo CS-300 - Manual (Page 9)

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A
A
B
C
Securely hold the saw.
OPERATION
WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD
• Move chain brake lever fully forward to engage chain brake
before starting.
• Fill the fuel tank with fuel.
• Fill the chain oil tank with lubricant.
• Turn switch (A) to “RUN” position.
• Pull choke (B) all the way out (close position).
• Push purge bulb (C) 10 times.
• Pull starter handle several times until first firing sound is
heard. (Hold machine with your knee or foot.)
• Push choke (B) all the way in. (open position)
• Pull starter handle again.
WHEN THE ENGINE IS HARD TO START
• Press throttle control lockout down while holding throttle
trigger, and push in throttle control latch.
• Pull starter handle.
• When engine starts, immediately squeeze throttle trigger
to release the latch.
WARNING DANGER
Clutch engages and chain will rotate when engine is started
with throttle control latch engaged. Make sure bar and chain
are not touching anything when starting the saw. After engine
starts, release throttle trigger to idle engine. Never use the
throttle control latch for cutting. Use only when starting the
engine.
NOTE
Do not pull starter rope out to the maximum possible position.
Do not allow recoil handle to snap back against the casing.