Starting And Stopping The Engine; Checking The Saw - Stihl MS 500i Instruction Manual

9 Starting and Stopping the Engine

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).
► Press the manual fuel pump bulb (3) at least
eight times.
► 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.
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.
9.2 Stopping the Engine
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► Release the throttle trigger (2).
The engine runs at idling speed.
► Depress the stop switch (1).
The engine stops and the stop switch (1)
springs back to the off position.
► If the engine does not stop: Do not use the
chainsaw and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
The saw has a malfunction.

10 Checking the Saw

10.1 Checking the Chain Sprocket
► Shut off the engine.
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover.
► Remove the bar and chain.
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