Stihl 038 - Electrically Heated Handles (Option)

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Caution:
If the Master Control lever is in the “START” position, it
must first be disengaged from this position by squeezing
the throttle trigger. Only then can the Master Control lever
be moved to the “STOP” position.
Other points to observe when starting:
The choke valve is operated by the Master Control lever
(see “Master Control”).
When starting a cold engine only keep the Master Control
lever in the “CHOKE” position until the engine fires. Then
move Master Control lever immediately to “START”, even
if the engine stops and you have continue cranking. If you
leave the Master Control lever on “CHOKE”, the combu-
stion chamber will flood and stall the engine.
If you have moved the Master Control lever to “START”
and the engine still does not run after several attempts, it
is already flooded. In such a case, remove and dry off the
spark plug. With the spark plug still removed, set the
Master Control lever to “STOP” and crank the engine over
several times with the starter to clear the combustion
chamber. When you now try to start, move the Master
Control lever to “START” — even if the engine is cold.
At very low outside temperatures you should still move the
Master Control lever to “START” and disengage the
throttle trigger from the starting throttle position by briefly
accelerating the engine — but then warm up the engine at
part throttle for a short period.
A new engine or one which has been run until the fuel tank
is dry will not start first time after fueling because fuel will
only begin to reach the carburetor after the engine has
been cranked over several times.
Electrically Heated Handles
(Option)
Heating switched on
The handle heating system enables you to keep a warm,
comfortable grip on the front and rear handles at extre-
mely low outside temperatures.
The heating system is controlled by means of a switch on
the hnadlebar. The symbols above and below the switch
indicate the two switch positions: “O” for heating off — “I”
for heating on, i.e. the switch must be moved to “I” to
switch the heating on.
The heating system is designed to heat the front and rear
handles to an adequate level. There is no risk of over-
heating during long periods of continuous operation. The
whole heating system is maintenance-free.