Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl MS 290 Instruction Manual

Starting / Stopping the
Engine
Starting the engine
only versions with decompression valve
press on the grommet in the
N
direction shown by the arrow – the
decompression valve is opened
It is closed automatically when the
engine starts for the first time.
for this reason, press the
N
decompression valve again before
each additional starting procedure
MS 290, MS 310, MS 390
for all versions
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1
4
Observe safety precautions
N
Push the hand guard (1) forwards:
N
the saw chain is blocked
Simultaneously press the throttle
N
trigger lockout (2) and throttle
trigger (3) – set master control
lever (4)
Position choke shutter closed l
if engine is cold (even if the engine
–
has stalled during opening of
throttle after starting)
Position starting acceleration n
if engine is warm (once the engine
–
has been running for approx. one
minute)
STOP
2
3
Place the chain saw securely on the
N
ground and assume a steady
stance – the saw chain must not
touch any objects or the ground
There must not be anyone within the
swivel range of the saw.
With the left hand on handlebar,
N
press the chain saw firmly against
the ground – thumb wrapped
around the handlebar
Place your right foot through the
N
rear handle
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