Tanaka ECV-5601 Owner's Manual - Page 12

ECV-5601 6. Operating the Engine WARNING • It is very dangerous to run a chainsaw that mounts broken parts or lacks any parts. Before starting engine, make sure that all the parts including bar and chain are installed properly. ■ STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Fill fuel and chain oil tanks respectively, and tighten the caps securely. (1) Chain oil (2) Fuel (3) Decompression valve 2. Set the switch toʠIʡposition. Press the decompression valve (3). (1) Switch (2) Latch (3) Throttle lever (4) Throttle interlock 6. When engine has ignited, first push in the choke knob to the first-stage position and then pull the starter again to start the engine. 7. Allow the engine to warm up with the throttle lever pulled slightly. WARNING • Keep clear of the saw chain as it will start rotating upon starting of engine. ■ CHECKING THE OIL SUPPLY WARNING • Make sure to set up the bar and the chain when checking the oil supply. If not, the rotating parts may be exposed. It is very dangerous. After starting the engine, run the chain at medium speed and see if chain oil is scattered off as shown in the figure. Chain oil 3. While holding the throttle lever together with the throttle interlock, push in the side latch and release the throttle lever to hold it at the starting position. 4. Pull out the choke knob to the closed position. The chain oil flow can be changed by inserting a screwdriver in the hole on bottom of the clutch side. Adjust according to your work conditions. Chain oil flow adjusting MIN MAX Choke knob NOTE When restarting immediately after stopping the engine, set the Choke knob in the first-stage position (choke open and throttle lever in the starting position). NOTE Once the choke knob has been pulled out, it will not return to the operating position even if you press down on it with your finger. When you wish to return the choke knob to the operating position, pull out the throttle lever instead. 5. While holding the saw unit securely on the ground, pull the starter rope vigorously. WARNING • Do not start the engine while the chain saw hangs in one hand. The saw chain may touch your body. This in very dangerous. GB-10 NOTE The oil tank should become nearly empty by the time fuel is used up. Be sure to refill the oil tank every time when refueling the saw. ■ ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR (1) L needle (2) H needle (3) Idle adjusting screw The carburetor on your unit has been factory adjusted, but may require fine tuning due to a change in operating conditions. Before adjusting the carburetor, make sure that the provided air/fuel filters are clean and fresh and the fuel properly mixed. When adjusting, take the following steps: NOTE Be sure to adjust the carburetor with the bar chain attached.