Starting And Stopping - Husqvarna 440 Operation Manual

Starting and stopping

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.
Keep people and animals well away from
the working area.
Starting
The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is
started. Activate the brake by moving the front hand guard
forwards.
Cold engine
Start position (1): Set the start/stop switch in the choke
position by pulling the red control outward - upward (1).
Air purge (2): Press the air purge diaphragm repeatedly
until fuel fills the diaphragm (at least 6 times). The
diaphragm need not be completely filled.
2
1
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 until the engine fires (3).
Push down the red choke control (4) as soon as the
engine fires which can be heard through a "puff" sound.
Keep on pulling the cord powerfully until the engine starts.
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STARTING AND STOPPING
A
Warm engine
When the chain saw is heated restart the saw only by
pulling the cord powerfully until the engine starts (5).
Never twist the starter cord around your hand.
There is a simplified start reminder with illustrations to
describe each step on the rear edge of the saw (A).
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 disengaging the throttle lock.
Disengagement is done by gently touching on the throttle
trigger. This prevents unnecessary wear to the clutch,
clutch drum and brake band.
Then let the machine idle for a few seconds before you
apply full throttle.
CAUTION! 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.
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! Long term inhalation of the
!
engine's exhaust fumes, chain oil mist
and dust from sawdust can represent a
health risk.
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