Echo CS-271T - Manual (Page 17)

15 CS-271T
WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD
CAUTION
Make sure the bar and chain are free from
any obstruction when starting the chain saw.
• Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain
brake before starting.
• 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.
Do not over fill.
• Move ignition switch to “RUN” position.
• Push purge pump 3 to 4 times or until fuel is
visible in purge pump.
• Turn choke control knob counterclockwise.
(Choke position )
• Securely hold the chain saw as shown.
When starting the chain saw place the unit on a
flat ground and hold the front handle with left
hand and hold firmly the rear end of rear handle
with right knee and pull starter handle with right
hand several times until first firing sound.
• Turn choke control knob clockwise. (Open
position )
• Pull starter handle to start the engine.
• When engine starts, immediately squeeze
throttle trigger, to release throttle latch, and pull
front hand guard towards the operator
immediately. (Chain brake unlocked position)
WHEN THE ENGINE IS WARM
CAUTION
Make sure the bar and chain are free from
any obstruction when starting the chain saw.
• Move chain brake lever fully forward to lock chain
brake before 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 pull
starter handle.
• Choke may be used if necessary, but after first
firing sound, pull throttle trigger to release choke.
• After starting the engine, pull front hand guard
towards the operator immediately. (Chain brake
unlocked position)
Open choke
Choke control knob
Chain brake
Chain brake
Start / Run
Ignition switch
Starter handle
Purge pump
Choke
Choke control knob
Unlock chain brake
Unlock chain brake