Stihl TS 440 Instruction Manual page 24

English
For all versions
► Press the bulb (6) of the manual fuel pump
7‑10 times – even if the bulb is still filled with
fuel
12.3 Starting
► Place the cut-off machine carefully on the
ground, ensuring that the cutting wheel cannot
touch the ground or any objects. There must
not be anyone within the swivel range of the
cut-off machine
► Make sure you have a firm footing
► Press the cut-off machine firmly against the
ground, holding the handle with your left hand,
thumb wrapped round the handle
► Press the cut-off machine against the ground
with your right knee on the shroud
► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand
until you feel it engage – then give it a brisk
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strong pull – do not pull out the starter rope all
the way
NOTICE
Do not let the starter grip snap back – danger of
breakage! Guide it back into the housing in the
opposite direction so that it can rewind properly.
12.4
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► Set choke lever (4) to f position
► Press the button of the decompression valve
(depending on version)
► continue cranking
12.5
► Blip the throttle trigger – slide control (3)
returns to the normal position F – the engine
idles
► Set choke lever to e position
12 Starting / Stopping the Engine
When the engine has turned
over for the first time
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Once the engine is running
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