Starting and RPMs

[SawTroll]

If you are starting it by the book it won't run that high of an RPM. The manual suggests that you place the chain brake on before setting the choke. When it pops you move the lever up one notch to "fast idle" and with the chain brake ON it won't sound like the cold engine is going to the moon.

Funny thing them manuals, they can ususally tell you most of what you need to know about a saw.

Very true!!!!

..what they usually don't tell, is that a warm saw usually will start in just the "on" position, without beeing set to "fast idle"......

...no need to set the chain brake either, then.

For those with a long memory - yes, I have changed my mind, and usually use the brake when starting a cold saw.......