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► 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.
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Starting and Stopping the
Engine
9.1
Selecting the correct starting
procedure
When must the engine be prepared for starting?
The engine must be prepared for starting if one
of the following conditions apply:
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The engine is at ambient temperature.
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The engine stopped when accelerated for the
first time.
–
The engine stopped because the fuel tank was
empty.
► Prepare engine for start, 9.2 and then start
the engine, 9.3.
When can the engine be started without prepara‐
tion?
The engine can be started without preparation if
it has been running for at least 1 minute and only
shut down for a short work break.
► Starting the engine, 9.3.
9.2
Preparing Engine for Start
► Select the correct starting procedure.
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► Engage the chain brake (1).
► Pull off the chain guard (scabbard).
► Press the manual fuel pump bulb (6) at least
ten times.
► Press down the throttle trigger lockout (3) and
hold it there.
► Pull the throttle trigger (4) and hold it there.
► Move the Master Control lever (2) to posi‐
tion .
► Release the throttle trigger (4) and lockout
lever (5).
► Move the choke lever (5) to position .
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► Stand the saw on a level surface.
► Hold the saw firmly with your right hand on the
top handle – wrap your thumb around the han‐
dle.
► Press the saw against the ground with your
right hand.
► Hold the saw steady with your right knee on
the shroud.
► Pull the starter grip slowly with your left hand
until you feel it engage.
► Pull the starter grip quickly and allow the
starter rope to rewind several times until the
engine fires and stops.
► Move the choke lever (5) to position .
9.3
Starting the Engine
► Select the correct starting procedure.
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2
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5
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► Engage the chain brake (1).
► Pull off the chain guard (scabbard).
► Move the choke lever (5) to position .
► Press down the throttle trigger lockout (3) and
hold it there.
► Pull the throttle trigger (4) and hold it there.
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