Product part to examine
Ignition, no spark
Spark plug and cylinder
The engine starts but stops again
Product part to examine
Fuel tank
Carburetor
Air filter
Fuel filter
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For storage and transportation of the product and
fuel, make sure that there are no leaks or fumes.
Sparks or open flames, for example from electrical
devices or boilers, can start a fire.
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Always use approved containers for storage and
transportation of fuel.
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Empty the fuel and chain oil tanks before
transportation or before long-term storage. Discard
the fuel and chain oil at an applicable disposal
location.
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Use the transportation guard on the product to
prevent injuries or damage to the product. A saw
chain that does not move can also cause serious
injuries.
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Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug and
engage the chain brake.
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Possible cause
The spark plug is dirty or wet.
The electrode gap is incorrect.
The spark plug is loose.
Engine is flooded because of repea-
ted starts with full choke after igni-
tion.
Possible cause
Incorrect fuel type.
The idle speed is not correct.
Clogged air filter.
Clogged fuel filter.
Transportation and storage
Action
Make sure that the spark plug is dry
and clean.
Clean the spark plug. Make sure that
the electrode gap and spark plug is
correct, and that the correct spark
plug type is the recommended or
equivalent.
Refer to
for the correct electrode gap.
Tighten the spark plug.
Remove and clean the spark plug.
Put the product on its side with the
spark plug hole away from you. Pull
the starter rope handle 6-8 times. As-
semble the spark plug and start the
product. Refer to
page 26 .
Action
Drain the fuel tank and fill with cor-
rect fuel.
Speak to your servicing dealer.
Clean or replace the air filter.
Replace the fuel filter.
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Attach the product safely during transportation.
To prepare your product for long-term
storage
1. Disassemble and clean the saw chain and the
groove in the guide bar.
CAUTION: If the saw chain and guide
bar are not cleaned, they can become
rigid or blocked.
2. Attach the transportation guard.
3. Clean the product. Refer to
for instructions.
4. Do a complete servicing of the product.
Technical data on page 26
Technical data on
Maintenance on page 19
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