Starting The Engine - Stihl MS 462 Instruction Manual

9 Starting and Stopping the Engine
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► Engage the chain brake (2).
► If a decompression valve (1) is fitted: Depress the
decompression valve (1).
► Press down the throttle trigger lockout (5) and hold it
there.
► Pull the throttle trigger (4) and hold it there.
► Move the Master Control lever (3) to position
► 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.
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– 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 fires and stops.
► If the engine does not stop: Move the Master Control lever
(3) to position
The engine stops.
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Starting the Engine

► Select the correct starting procedure.
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► Engage the chain brake (2).
► Pull off the chain guard (scabbard).
► If a decompression valve (1) is fitted: Depress the
decompression valve (1).
so that the engine does not flood.
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