Starting/stopping instructions – Craftsman 9096-31B202 316350840 User Manual

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Slider Stop Switch

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Fig. 7

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Release the trigger and allow the engine to return to

the idle speed.

2. Move the STOP switch to the STOP position (Fig. 4).
NOTE: For emergency stopping, push the

lever of the

chain brake lever/hand guard (C) forward and
move the STOP switch up (Fig. 3, 4).

STARTING A COLD ENGINE

1. Slide the STOP switch down (Fig. 4). The

red choke

lever (H) has 3 positions: Positions 1, 2 and 3 (Fig. 6).

2. Fully press and release the primer bulb (G) 10 times,

slowly. Some amount of fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb (Fig. 5). If you can’t see fuel in the bulb,
press and release the bulb as many times as it takes
before you can see fuel in it.

3. Move the

red choke lever (H) to Position 1 (Fig. 6).

NOTE: This unit will not run with the lever in Position 1.
4. Place the saw on a firm flat surface. Hold saw firmly as

shown (Fig. 7).

NOTE: The unit uses the INCREDI-PULL™ starting

system with

MAX FIRE IGNITION™, which signifi-

cantly reduces the effort required to start the engine.
You must pull the starter rope out far enough to hear the
engine attempt to start. There is no need to pull the rope
briskly-- there is no harsh resistance when pulling. Be
aware that this starting method is vastly different from
(and much easier than) what you may be used to.

5. Hold down safety trigger (E) and squeeze the throttle

trigger (D). With thumb, press down on the throttle
latch (F). Release trigger (D) first. This will lock the
throttle into wide open position (Fig. 3). Pull the rope
with a controlled and steady motion 4 times.

6. Then move the

red choke lever (H) to Position 2, being

sure to keep the throttle control locked. Hold saw firmly
and pull rope until saw starts. This could take 4 more
pulls.

7. Let the saw warm up for 10 seconds. Depress and

release trigger (F) for idle.

8. Move

red choke lever (H) to Position 3. If engine fails

to start, repeat these instructions. If engine does start,
begin chain brake test described on next page.

9. If unit idles roughly, there is an idle adjustment access

hole (L)(Fig. 8). Using a Phillips or slotted screwdriver,
turn screw 1/4 to 1/2 turn clockwise (to the right). Unit
should then idle properly (Fig. 9).

NOTE: If chain turns while idling - turn screw back to the

left until chain stops and unit continues to idle.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE

1. Go back to step 6. Follow the steps until step 8.

2. Then move the

red choke lever (H) to position 3 and

release the throttle trigger (D).