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Fueling
Your STIHL chain saw uses an oil-gasoline mixture for fuel
(see page 20).
Warning!
Gasoline
is
an
extremely flammable fuel. Use extreme
caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Do not smoke
or bring any fire or flame near the fuel (ill. 6).
Fuelingllnstructions
Fuel your chain saw
in
well-ventilated areas, outdoors
only.
Always shut off the engine and allow it
to
cool before
refueling. Relieve fuel lank pressure by loosening fuel cap
slowly.
Select bare ground for fueling and move
at
least 25 feet
(7,5
m) from fueling spot before starting the engine.
Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting your saw and
check for leakage.
Check for fuel leakagewhile refueling and during operation.
If fuel or oil leakage is found, do not start or
run
the engine
until leak
is
fixed and spilled fuel has been wiped away.
Starting
arnlng!
Your chain saw
is
a one-person saw.
Do
not allow other
persons to be near the chain saw. Start and operate your
saw without assistance.
For safe and specific starting instructions, see the appro-
priate section of this manual
on
pages 23 to 25.
Do not drop start. This method is very dangerous because
you may lose control of the saw (see figure
7).
Place the chain saw on firm
grounCl
or other solid surface
in
an
open area. Maintain agood balance and secure footing.
Be absolutely sure that guide bar and chain are clear of you
and all otherobstructionsand objects, including the ground;
because when the engine starts at starting- throttle, engine
speed will be fast enough for the clutch
to
engage sprocket
and turn the chain, which may cause kickback
to
occur.
Engage the chain brake when starting a Quickstop model
(see page 23).
Never attempt to start the saw when the guide bar
is
in
a
cut or kerf.
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