Husqvarna 338XPT - Manual (Page 19)

STARTING AND STOPPING
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Starting and stopping
Cold engine
Starting: The chain brake must be engaged when the
chain saw is started. Activate the brake by moving the
front hand guard forwards.
Ignition; choke: Slide the control to its rear position.
Primer bulb: Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins
to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled.
Warm engine
Use the same starting procedure as for a cold engine,
with the following exceptions:
• Slide the control to its rear position.
• Slide the control back to its middle position (working
position).
Starting
Grip the front handle with your left hand. Hold the chain
saw on the ground by placing your right foot through the
rear handle. Pull the starter handle with your right hand
and pull out the starter cord slowly until you feel a
resistance (as the starter pawls engage) then pull firmly
and rapidly. Never twist the starter cord around your
hand.
NB! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not
let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully
extended. This can damage the machine.
Push in the choke control as soon as the engine fires and
keep pulling until the engine starts. When the engine
starts, quickly apply full throttle; the throttle start lock will
automatically disengage.
Note! Reactivate the chain brake by pushing the front
hand guard back towards the front handle. The chain saw
is now ready for use.
!
WARNING! Note the following before
starting:
The chain brake must be engaged when
the chain saw is started to reduce the
chance of contact with the moving chain
during starting.
Never start a chain saw unless the bar,
chain and all covers are fitted correctly.
Otherwise the clutch can come loose and
cause personal injuries.
Place the machine on firm ground. Make
sure you have a secure footing and that
the chain cannot touch anything.
If you need to start the chain saw in the
tree, see instructions under the heading
Starting the saw in the tree, under the
section Working techniques.
Keep people and animals well away from
the working area.
IMPORTANT! As the chain brake is still engaged the
speed of the engine must be set to idling as soon as
possible, this is achieved by quickly disengaging the
throttle lock. This prevents unnecessary wear to the
clutch, clutch drum and brake band.
!
WARNING! Long term inhalation of the
engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist
and dust from sawdust can represent a
health risk.