Stihl 090 Instruction Manual / Owners Manual page 8

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Fueling
- Your STlHL chain saw uses an oll-gasoline mixture for fuel
(see
chapter" Fuel
n
of your Owner's Manual).
Warning!
Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Use extreme
caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Do not smoke
or bring any fire or flame near the fuel
(ill. 5).
Fueling Instructions
Fuel your Chain saw in well-ventilated areas, outdoors
only.
Always shut off the engine and allow
It
to cool before
refueling. Relieve fuel tank pressure by loosening fuel cap
slowly.
Select bare ground for fueling and move at least 10 feet
(3 m) from fueling spot before starting the ~ngine.
Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting your saw and
check for leakage.
Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation.
If fuel or 011 leakage is found,
do
not start or run the engine
until leak is fixed and spilled fuel has been wiped away.
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Starting
Wamlng!
Your chain saw is a one-person saw. Do not allow other
persons to be near the chain saw. Start and operate your
saw without assistance. .
For safe and specific starting Instructions. see the appro-
priate section of the Owner's Manual.
Do not drop start. This method is very dangerous because
YC?' : I maY.lose control of the saw
(ill. 6).
Place the chain saw on finn ground or other solid surface in
an open area. Maintain a good balance and secure footing.
Be
absolutely sure that guide bar and chain are clear of you
and all other obstructions and objects, including the
ground: because when the engine starts at starting-
throttl~,
engine speed will be fast enough fOr the clutch to
engage sprocket and tum the chain, which may cause
kickback to occur.
Engage the chain brake when starting a QuiclCstop model.
(see chapter "Chain Brake" in your Owner's Manual).
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