Makita DCS460 Owner's And Safety Manual

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25ABSTOP14532STOPONStarting the engineDo not start the chain saw until after it is completelyassembled and checked!Move at least 10 feet (3 m) away from the place where the chainsaw was fuelled.Make sure you have a secure footing, and place the saw on theground in such a way that the guide bar and chain are not nearanything.Actuate the chain brake (block it).Hold the front handle firmly with one hand and press the sawagainst the ground.Hold the down rear handguard with your right foot as shown.Cold starting:Move the combination switch (1) up (choke position). This alsoactuates the half-throttle lock.Pull the starter cable (2) out slowly until you feel resistance (thepiston is now just before top dead center).Push in decompression valve (5).Now pull it quickly and powerfully until you hear the firstaudible ignition.CAUTION: Do not pull the starter cable more than about 50 cm/20” out, and let it back in slowly by hand.Push in decompression valve (5).Move the combination switch (1) to the central “ON” position.Pull the starter cable again, quickly and firmly. As soon as theengine is running, grasp the rear handle (the safety lock button(3) is actuated by the palm of the hand) and press the throttletrigger (4).The half-throttle lock will disengage and the engine will nowidle.CAUTION: The engine must be put in idle immediately afterstarting. If this is not done, the clutch can be damaged.Now disengage the chain brake.Warm starting:As described above for cold starting, but before starting pushthe combination switch (1) up (Choke position) andthen right away back to the middle “ON” position. This is onlyto engage the half-throttle lock. If the engine doesn’t start after2 or 3 pulls, repeat the entire starting procedure as describedfor cold starting.Stopping the engineDepress the combination switch (1).Cold start (Choke)Warm start (ON)Engine off