Stopping Instructions - Pioneer 1073 Operator's Manual

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ALWAYS USE GENUINE PIONEER PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
NOTE:
Under extreme winter cutting conditions (below -10°F,
-23°C), even SAE 10 oil will become too thick
to
prime and
flow through the automatic oiling system on a cold start.
Although the oil may warm up in the saw within minutes,
the damage to the chain and guide bar can be extensive in
this short time. At lower temperatures this thickening of the
lubricant could lead
to
permanent damage of the pump mech-
anism itself. Therefore,
it
is recommended
to
dilute the chain
lubricant with Kerosene, Diesel
ar
Fuel oil under extreme
cold weather conditions
to
the following racios:
-10°F (-23°C) add one pint diluent
to
one
gallon of oil
-20°F (-29°C)
~dd
one quart diluent
to
one
gallon of oj(
The required mixture should, of course, be prepared prior
to the
indicated subzero temperature exposure.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS:
A..~
Safety Before using the saw, refer
.to
safety pre-
~Warning
cautions
shO\ .... n on
page
9.
1. Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel as previously ex-
plained.
2. Fill your chain oil reservoir with the recommended oil.
3. To start the engine, place the chain saw in a convenient
position where it will sit firmly
wh~n
you pull the start-
er handle.
4. Ensure that the ignition switch is in the "ON" position.
5. Pull the choke knob out.
6. Set throttle lock.
7. Hold front. handle firmly and place your foot in the rear
handle loop.
8 . . Grip the starter handle. Pull handle slightly uncil you feel
the starter engage, then give a sharp. firm pull. Repeat
until engine starts.
9. When the engine starts, allow the starter handle to recoil
to its original position. Do not allow handle to snap back.
10. Once engine is started and requires no further choking.
release the throttle lock to ensure a slow idle.
A
~afety
With throttle lock set, the clutch is engag-
.warning ed and the chain is moving around the bar
and could be a potential haJ:ard.
11. A hot engine should restart without choking. Hold the
throttle fully open or reset throttle lock and give the
starter sharp. firm pulls.
12. Should a hot engine fail to restart, a single choking may
aid starting.
13. Avoid flooding. Do not choke a hot engine without first
trying
to
start with only the throttle open. A flooded en-
gine may take
6
to
8
pulls to clear itself and restart.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS:
. . Safety Alwaysshuc off the engine before setting
&'Warning down the saw.
To stop the saw, place ignition switch to "OFF" position by
moving the toggle switch downward.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
If you haven't previously operated a chain saw, cut a few
lengths from a small log to get the feel of a chain saw in ac-
tion. When starting a cut, don't race the engine and jam the
saw into the wood. Slowly increase the throttle
to
engage
the chain as you start a cut. Always maintain full throttle
while in a cut. Your chain saw is a direct drive type, and, be-
cause of its high speed cutting accion, you should not exert
pressure to force it through the wood. A light but firm touch
will get more wood cut with less effort on your part. When
coming
to
the end of the cut. be prepared to release the throt-
Ie immediately. Study the following illustrated cutting tech-
niques. A void dangerous practices for your safety and longer
chain saw and attachment life. Remember. a chain saw like
any power cutting tool, if used without proper precautions,
can cause serious injury. A periodic check and re-tightening
of all external nuts, bolts and screws will help to ensure a
more reliable and safer saw.
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