Stopping The Engine - Stihl MS 462 Instruction Manual

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► 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.

– 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.

► Press down the throttle trigger lockout (5) and hold it

there.

► Blip the throttle trigger (4).

The Master Control lever (3) springs to position . 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 chain saw is ready for operation.

► If the saw chain rotates while the engine is idling: Rectify

the malfunction.

Idle speed adjustment is not correct.

► If the engine does not start: Prepare the engine for the

start and then try again to start the engine.

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