8
Never attempt to start the
saw
when
the guide
bar
is
in
a
cut or
kerf.
When
you
pull
the
starter grip, don't
wrap
the starter
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
probedure
may
result
in
injury to
hand
or
fingers
and
may
damage
the
starter
mechanism.
Important adjustments
Warning!
At
correct idle
speed,
chain
should
not
turn.
For
directions
to
adjust idle
speed,
see
the appropriate
section of this Owner's
Manual.
Do
not
use
a
saw
with incorrect idle
speed
adjustment.
Adjust
the
idle
speed
your
..
self according. to the' appro-
priate section of this
manual.
Have
your
STIHL
Dealer check your
saw
and
make
proper
adjustments or
repairs.
.
After adjusting a chain start the
saw,
letthe
engine
run
for a
while,
then
switch engine off
and
recheck
chain
tension.
Proper
chain
tension
Is
very important at
all
times.
Working COl\dltlons
Operate your
chain
saw
only outdoors in aventilated area.
Operate the saw under good visibility
and
daylight condi-
tionsonly.
Warning!
Take
extreme care in
wet
and
freezing
weather
(rain,
snow,
ice).
Put
off the work
when
the weather is
.
windy,
stormy or rainfall is
heavy.
Clear the
area
where
you
are working.
7
Warning,!
Avoid
stumbling
on
obstacles
such
as
stumps,
roots or
rocks
and
watCh
out for holes or ditches.
Be
extremely cautious when working
on
slopes or
uneven
ground.
There
is increased danger of slipping on freshly
debarked
logs.
.
Cutting Instructions
Grip:
Always
hold the saw firmly
with
both hands
when
..
the
engine
is
running. Place your left hand on front
handle
bar
and
your right hand
on
rear
,handle
and
throttle trigger
..
Left-handers should follow this instruction
too.
Wrap
your fingers tightly
around
the handles, keeping
the
handles cradled between your thumb
and
forefinger
(ill.
7),
With your
hands
in this position,
you
can
best oppose
and
absorb the
push,
pull
and
kickback forces of your
saw
without
having
it slip out
of
your grip
(see
section of
reactive
forces).
Make
sure your chain
saw
handles
and
grip
are
in
good
condition
and
free of moisture, pitch, oil or
grease.
Wamlngl'Never
use
the
saw
with one
hand.
You
cannot
control reactive forces (see pages
10
to
13)
and
may
lose
control of the
saw.
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