Stihl MS 462 C-M R User Manual

► Press the cap down and rotate it clockwise as
far as stop.
► Press the cap down and rotate it counterclock‐
wise until mark (1) points to mark (2).
► Now try again to close the fuel tank.
► If the fuel tank still cannot be closed properly:
Do not use the chainsaw and contact a STIHL
dealer for assistance.
The chainsaw is not in a safe condition.
9 Starting and Stopping the
Engine
9.1 Starting the Engine
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► Engage the chain brake (2).
► Pull off the chain guard (scabbard).
► Depress the decompression valve (1).
► Move the Master Control lever (3) to posi‐
tion
.
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► Hold the chainsaw firmly in one of three ways:
–
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.
–
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 Shut off the engine.
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3
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► Release the throttle trigger (2) and lockout
lever (3).
The saw chain stops running.
► Move the Master Control lever (1) to posi‐
tion .
The engine stops and the Master Control lever
(1) springs back to position .
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Stihl MS 462 C-M R Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	MS 462 C-M R
Category	Saw
Language	English