7.2
Opening screw-type tank cap
002BA447 KN
► Turn the cap counterclockwise until it can be
removed from the tank opening.
► Remove the cap.
7.3
Filling up with fuel
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do
not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use
the STIHL filler nozzle (special accessory).
7.4
Closing screw-type tank cap
002BA448 KN
► Place the cap in the opening.
► Turn the cap clockwise as far as stop and
tighten it down as firmly as possible by hand.
8
Information Before You
Start
8.1
Positions of Master Control
Lever
1
2
3
0014BA001 AS
1 Setting lever
2 Throttle trigger
3 Starter switch (BR 450 C only)
Engine stop 0 – ignition interrupted, engine
stops. The setting lever does not remain in ths
position, it springs back.
Normal run position
F
– engine runs or is ready to
start. Throttle trigger can be moved to any posi‐
tion.
0416BA013 KN
2
1
Infinitely variable throttle setting – throttle trigger
can be locked in any required position: Move set‐
ting lever (1) upwards until required engine
speed is reached. To disengage, move the set‐
ting lever back to the normal run position
F
.
9
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
9.1
Starting the Engine
► Observe safety precautions.
NOTICE
Start your unit on a clean, dust-free surface only
to ensure that no dust is sucked in.
0416BA01
1 KN
► Move the setting lever to
F
8 Information Before You Start
English
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