Do
not drop start. This method is very dangerous
because
you may lose control
of the saw (ill 6).
There are two recommended methods for starting
your
chain saw. With the first method, the chain saw
is started
on the ground. Engage the chain brake (see "Chain
Brake"
chapter in
your
owner's manual) and place the chain
saw
on firm ground or other solid surface in an open area.
Maintain good
balance and secure footing. Grip the front
handlebar of
the saw
firmly with
your
left hand and
press
down.
For
saws
with
a rear
handle level with the ground,
put
the
toe of
your
right foot into the rear handle and press
down. With your right hand pull out
the starter grip slowly
until you feel a definite
resistance and then give
it a brisk,
strong
pull.
The
second
recommended method for
starting
your
chain
saw
allows
you to start
the
saw
without
placing it
on
the ground. Engage the chain brake, grip the front
handle
of the chain saw firmly with your left hand. Keep the arm
on the
front handle
in a locked
(straight)
position. Hold the
rear
handle of the
saw
tightly between your
legs just above
the
knees. Maintain good balance and secure footing. Pull
the starting grip slowly with your right hand until you
feel a
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definite resistance and then give it
a
brisk,
strong
pull.
Warning!
Be
sure
that the guide bar and chain
are
clear of
you
and
all other obstructions and objects, including the ground.
When the engine is started, the engine speed with the
starting throttle lock engaged will be fast enough for the
clutch to engage the sprocket and
turn the chain. If the up-
per
quadrant of the
tip of the bar touches
any
object, it
may cause
kickback
to occur
(see section
on
reactive for-
ces on pp. 10-16). To reduce this risk, always engage the
chain brake before starting. Never attempt to start the
chain saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf.
When
you
pull the
starter
grip, do
not wrap
the starting
rope around your hands. Do not
allow the grip
to snap
back, but guide the
starter rope slowly back to permit the
rope to
rewind properly. Failure
to
follow this procedure
may result in injury to hand
or fingers and may damage the
starter
mechanism.
Important adjustments
Warning!
At correct idle speed, the chain should not rotate. For di-
rections to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section
of your owner's manual.
Do
not use a saw
with incorrect idle speed adjustment.
If you cannot set the
correct idle speed, have your STIHL
dealer check
your saw and make proper adjustments or
repairs.
After adjusting a chain, start the saw,
let the engine
run
for
a while, then
switch engine off and
recheck chain tension.
Proper chain tension is
very important at all times.
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