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Hs62a cut-off saw — initial start-up/operation – Multiquip HS62A User Manual

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HS62A CUT-OFF SAW — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (07/26/10) — PAGE 19

The CLOSED position of the choke lever

enriches the fuel mixture for starting a COLD

engine. The OPEN position provides the

correct fuel mixture for normal operation after

starting, and for restarting a warm engine.

HS62A CUT-OFF SAW — INITIAL START-UP/OPERATION

DO NOT attempt to operate the saw until the Safety, General
Information and Inspection sections of this manual have been
read and thoroughly understood. Depending on engine
manufacturer, operating steps may vary. See engine
manufactures operating manual.

NEVER operate the saw in a confined area
or enclosed area structure that does not
provide ample

free flow of air

.

ALWAYS wear approved eye and
hearing protection before operating the
saw.

NEVER place hands or feet inside the belt
guard or blade guard while the engine is
running. ALWAYS shut the engine down
before performing any kind of
maintenance service on the saw.

INITIAL START-UP

Fuel Check

Motor fuels are highly flammable and can be
dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT smoke
while refueling. DO NOT attempt to refuel the
saw if the engine is

hot!

or

running

.

Explosive Fuel

1. Remove the fuel cap located on the side of the saw.

2. Visually inspect to see if fuel level is low. If fuel is low,

replenish with fuel oil mixture as shown in Figure 13.

3. When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration. DO

NOT top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel.

Starting

1. Place the engine ON/OFF switch in the ON position

2. Using your thumb, press down on the throttle lock lever,

while squeezing the throttle trigger. This will lock the throttle
in the

half-throttle

position.

3. Pull the choke lever all the way out to the CLOSED position.

4. Pull the

decompression button

inward.

5. Place the saw on level ground. Make sure the saw blade is

free to rotate and will not come into contact with any foreign
objects.

6. Hold the front handle firmly with the left hand and put your

right foot onto the base of the rear handle.

NOTE

This saw uses a 2-stroke engine which
requires a mixture of no less than 90

octane

premium

unleaded gasoline and smoke

free 2-stroke motor oil. See Figure 13.

Figure 13. Fuel to Oil Mixture

NOTE

NOTE

A single bottle ( 2.6 fl. oz) of smokeless 2-stroke motor oil

cannot

be

purchased separately

. However you can purchase from

Multiquip a case (P/N 00325) of 48 individual bottles or a 6 pack
(P/N 003256PAK).

CAUTION

CAUTION

DO NOT

use automotive motor oil when

adding oil to fuel. For optimum performance
and proper lubrication, the manufacture
recommends that the fuel to oil ratio mixture

be 25:1

UNLEADED

FUEL

2-STROKE

MOTOR OIL

2.6 FL.OZ

90 OCTANE

PREMIUM

UNLEADED

GASOLINE

1 (3.78)
2 (7.57)
5 (18.92)

5.2 (154)
10.4 (308)

26 (769)

2
4

10

UNLEADED GAS

GAL. (LITERS)

2-STROKE OIL

OZ. (ML)

NUMBER OF

BOTTLES

FUEL TO OIL

MIXTURE RATIO

25:1 (4%)