Information Before You Start - Stihl SR 450 Instruction Manual

Closing the bayonet-type fuel cap
1.
2.
Place the cap on the tank opening
N
and turn it until it slips into position.
Press the fuel cap down by hand as
N
far as stop and turn it clockwise
(about 1/8 turn) until it engages.
Opening screw-type tank cap
Turn the cap counterclockwise until
N
it can be removed from the tank
opening.
Remove the cap.
N
Filling up with fuel
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling
and do not overfill the tank. STIHL
recommends you use the STIHL filler
nozzle (special accessory).
SR 430, SR 450
Closing screw-type tank cap
Place the cap in the opening.
N
Turn the cap clockwise as far as
N
stop and tighten it down as firmly as
possible by hand.

Information Before You Start

NOTICE
With the engine stopped and before
starting, check the air intakes between
the backplate and powerhead for
blockages and clean if necessary.
Control handle
1
2
1 Setting lever
2 Throttle trigger
3 Throttle trigger lockout
Functions of setting lever
Run position F
Engine runs or is ready to start. Throttle
trigger (2) can be moved to any position.
Stop position 0
Ignition is interrupted, engine stops. The
setting lever (1) is not locked in this
position. It springs back to the run
position. The ignition is again ready for
operation.
English
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