"Elizabeth" wrote in message news:ZumDa.783$2A2.83@lakeread05...
Does it have a chain brake? This is a bar that is on the top of the saw
above the top handle. Designed as a safety feature on some chainsaws, it
immediately cuts the motor in the event of a kickback or other event that
might cause you to lose your grip. It's placed so that as your hold the saw,
your hand will flip it back if the saw kicks. If your saw is so equipped, it
needs to be put in the safety position before the saw will start.

I don't have the manual in front of me, but as I seem to recall the
manual instructs you to engage the brake for starting. I don't
believe that the brake on this saw shorts out the spark plug.

There is a 'STOP' switch but this is set to the 'run' position. It's
set to the 'run' position when you pull the choke engage lever.