Stihl 017 Instruction Manual page 36

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Observe safety precautions -
see section "Safety Precautions".
Push hand guard forward (1):
The chain is now locked.
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Press down the interlock lever (2)
and squeeze the throttle trigger at
the same time and set the Master
Control lever to:
For cold start l
For warm start n
(even if engine has been running
but is still cold)
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Place your saw on the ground -
make sure you have a firm footing -
check that chain is not touching any
object or the ground -
bystanders must be well clear of
general work area of the saw -
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Hold the saw firmly on the ground
with your left hand on the
front handle -
your thumb should be under
the handle.
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Put your right foot into the rear
handle and press down.
Alternative method of starting:
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Hold the rear handle tightly
between your legs, just above the
knees.
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Grip the front handle firmly with
your left hand -
your thumb should be under the
handle.
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