Caution, Operation – Multiquip FCG16HA User Manual

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FCG16HA SAW • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (03/19/10) — PAGE 25

6. Grasp the starter grip (Figure 22) and slowly pull it out. The

resistance becomes the hardest at a certain position, corre-
sponding to the compression point. Pull the starter grip briskly
and smoothly for starting.

Figure 22. Starter Grip

OPERATION

DO NOT pull the starter rope all the way to the end. DO
NOT release the starter rope after pulling. Allow it to
rewind as soon as possible.

5. Rotate the throttle lever (Figure 21) halfway between fast

and

slow for starting. All sawing is done at full throttle. The

engine governor speed is factory set to ensure optimum
blade operating speeds.

Figure 21. Throttle Lever

4. Place the

Choke Lever

(Figure 20) in the "

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position.

Always use the Engine Shutdown Safety Switch
located next to the handle lock to shut down the
engine. Shutting the engine off using this switch
confirms that is is functioning properly.

The engine speed has been set at the
factory. Changing the governor speed could
damage the blade and/or the saw.

Figure 20. Choke Lever

3. Place the engine Shutdown switch (next to the handle

lock), and the engine ON/OFF switch on the engine to the
"ON" position. Shutting the engine off using this switch
confirms that is is functioning properly.

CAUTION