Stihl MS 362 C-M Instruction Manual page 30

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Cranking
Pull the starter grip slowly with your
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right hand until you feel it engage –
and then give it a brisk strong pull
and push down the front handle at
the same time. Do not pull out the
starter rope to full length – it might
otherwise break. Do not let the
starter grip snap back. Guide it
slowly back into the housing so that
the starter rope can rewind properly.
Machines without additional manual fuel
pump: If the engine is new or after a long
out-of-service period or if the tank has
been run dry (engine stops), it may be
necessary to pull the starter rope several
times to prime the fuel system.
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Starting the Saw
Decompression valve
Press in the button to open the
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decompression valve.
The decompression valve closes as
soon as the engine fires. For this reason
you must press in the button before each
starting attempt.
WARNING
Bystanders must be well clear of the
general work area of the saw.
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Push the hand guard (1) forward –
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the chain is locked.
The Master Control lever is in the normal
run position F.
If the engine is cold: Press down the
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trigger lockout (2) and pull the
throttle trigger (3) at the same time.
Hold both levers in that position and
set the Master Control lever to start
symbol }.
Hold your saw firmly.
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Pull the starter grip quickly and
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firmly as often as necessary until the
engine starts.
If the engine does not start: Move
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the Master Control lever to start
position } and repeat starting
procedure.
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