Stopping The Engine; Checking The Saw; Checking The Chain Sprocket - Stihl MS 500i W Instruction Manual

10 Checking the Saw

– 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.
► 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.
If the saw chain rotates while the engine is idling:
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake.
► Do not use your chainsaw and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
The saw has a malfunction.
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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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