Stihl MS 720 Instruction Manual page 26

English
Starting
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4
Press down the trigger interlock (3)
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and throttle trigger (4) at the same
time.
Hold both levers in this position.
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Push in the lock button (5) and hold
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it in position.
Release the throttle trigger (4), lock
N
button (5) and trigger interlock (3) in
that order. This is the starting
throttle position.
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3
Place your saw on the ground.
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Make sure you have a firm footing –
check that chain is not touching any
object or the ground.
WARNING
Bystanders must be well clear of the
general work area of the saw.
Hold the saw firmly on the ground
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with your left hand on the front
handle – your thumb should be
under the handle.
Put your right foot into the rear
N
handle and press down.
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Press down the decompression
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vale (6) with your left thumb and
hold it there.
Pull the starter grip slowly with your
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right hand until you feel it engage
and then give it a brisk strong pull.
Do not pull out the starter rope to full
length – it might otherwise break. Do
not let the starter grip snap back.
Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
MS 720