Starting - Stihl 090 Instruction Manual / Owners Manual

Starting
Stop switcl1 away from "STOP "
"
To start
the
engine, place Ihe chain saw on the ground,
make sure you have a finn foothold and the saw chain is
clear of all obstacles and the ground. Bystanders must be
kepI well clear of the general work area of the saw.
Starting procedure
1. Move stop
switch
(1) away from " STOP".
2. If the engine
is
cold, move choke lever (2) to "Choke ".
If the engine is
wann
or has only been stopped for a
brief period, move choke lever (2) away from" Choke".
3.
Set
throttle trigger (3) 10 starting throt1le position by.
pressing the safety throWe lock (4), throttle trigger (3)
and starting throttle lock (5) In thai order. Le\go ofthrotUe
trigger (3) first
and
then the starting throtUe lock (5).
If you
have an O9OAVfirsI squeeze the throttle trigger (3)
and
press
In the starting throtUe lock (5). LeI goofthrotUe
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trigger (3) first and then the starting throtUe lock (5).
Top: Choke lever In " Choke" position (cold
start)
Center: Choke lever away from" Choke " position (warm start)
Bottom: Starting throttle position