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Fueling - Your STIHL chain saw uses
an
oil-gasoline
mixture for fuel (see page 3).
1.
Always shut off the engine and allow it to cool before
refueling. Remove fuel cap slowly to release possible
fuel tank pressure.
Warning! Gasoline
is
a highly flammable fuel. Use
extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix.
Do
not smoke or bring any fire or flame near the fuel.
2.
Select bare ground for fueling and move at least
10
feet
(3
m)
from fueling spot before starting the engine.
3.
Fuel and operate your chain saw
in
wellventilated
areas, outdoors only.
4.
Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting your saw and
check for leakage - also during operation.
Important!
You
should now understand the function of all
the controls listed
in
figures page 7 - stop switch, throttle
trigger, safety throttle lock, starting throttle lock, choke,
Quickstop (if your saw was purchased with this option).
USE
OF
THE
SAW
Starting -
Your chain saw is a one-person
saw.
Start and
operate your saw without assistance. For safety reasons
always observe starting procedure described on page
19.
Warning!
At correct idle speed, chain should not turn. For directions
to adjust idle speed, see page 26.
Dot not use a saw with incorrect idle speed adjustment.
Have your STIHL Dealer check it out and make proper
adjustments or repairs.
After a saw with a
new chain
is
started, switch engine off
and recheck chain tension. Proper chain tension is very
important at all times.
Warning!
Never touch a rotating chain with your hand or any part of
your body.
To
stop engine, move stop switch to "STOP" position.
Reactive forces, including kickback
Warningl
Reactive forces, including kickback can
be
dangerous!
In
any chain saw, the powerfUl force used to cut wood can
be reversed (and work against the operator).
If
the rotating
chain
is
sUddenly stopped by contact with any solid object
or a pinch, the reactive forces instantly occur. These reac-
tive forces may result
in
loss of control which
may,
in
turn,
cause serious or fatal injury.
An
understanding of the
causes of these reactive forces may help you avoid loss of
control.
The most common reactive forces are kickback, pushback
and pull-in:
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