Instruction Manual

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► Hold the chainsaw firmly in one of three ways:
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Place the saw on level ground. Hold the
saw firmly on the ground with your left hand
on the handlebar – your thumb should be
under the handle. Put the toe of your right
boot into the rear handle and press down.
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Place the saw on level ground. Hold the
saw firmly on the ground with your left hand
on the handlebar – your thumb should be
under the handle. Put the heel of your right
boot into the rear handle and press down.
–
Hold the saw firmly with your left hand on
the handlebar – your thumb should be under
the handle. Hold the rear handle tightly
between your legs, just above the knees.
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► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand
until you feel it engage.
► Pull the starter grip quickly and allow the
starter rope to rewind several times until the
engine runs.
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If the Master Control lever (3) is in position
.
Briefly depress the lockout lever (4) and blip
the throttle trigger (5).
The Master Control lever springs to position .
The engine runs at idling speed.
NOTICE
■ Do not accelerate the engine with the chain
brake engaged since this can damage the
chain brake.
►
Disengage the chain brake before you start
cutting.
► Disengage the chain brake.
Your saw is ready for operation.
► If the engine does not start: Move the Master
Control lever (3) to position
and try again to
start the engine.
9.2 Stopping the Engine
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► Release the throttle trigger (2).
The engine runs at idling speed.
► Move the Master Control lever (1) to posi‐
tion .
The engine stops and the Master Control lever
(1) springs back to position
.
10 Checking the Saw
10.1 Checking the Chain Sprocket
► Shut off the engine.
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover.
► Remove the bar and chain.
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► Use a STIHL gauge to check the wear marks
on the sprocket.
► If wear marks are deeper than a = 0.5 mm: Do
not use your chainsaw and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
The chain sprocket must be replaced.
10.2 Checking the Guide Bar
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Remove the chain and guide bar.
10 Checking the Saw English
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