Stihl 017 Instruction Manual page 37

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Pull the starter grip slowly with your
right hand until you feel it engage -
then give the grip a brisk strong pull
and push down the front handle
at the same time.
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Do not pull out starter rope more
than 70 cm (about 28 in) -
it might otherwise break.
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Do not let the starter grip snap back
- guide it slowly into the housing
so that the starter rope can
rewind properly.
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If engine is new, pull starter grip
several times to prime the fuel line.
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When engine begins to fire:
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Move Master Control lever (3)
to n
and continue cranking -
as soon as engine runs,
immediately blip the throttle trigger
(4) -
the Master Control lever (3) will
move to the "run" position (5) #
and the engine settles down to
idling speed.
As the chain brake is still engaged, the
engine must be returned to idling speed
immediately to avoid damage to the
engine and chain drive (clutch).
5
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Pull the hand guard back toward
the front handle: =
The chain brake is now
disengaged -
your saw is ready for operation.
Always disengage chain brake before
accelerating engine and before starting
cutting work. High revs with the chain
brake engaged (chain locked) will
quickly damage the powerhead and
chain drive (clutch, chain brake).
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Observe safety precautions
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Always check operation of chain
lubrication before starting work.
Shut down engine:
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Move Master Control lever to b
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