Information Before You Start - Stihl SR 440 Instruction Manual

8 Information Before You Start

7.1 Preparations
► Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area
around it to ensure that no dirt falls into the
tank.
► Position the machine so that the filler cap
faces up.
7.2 Opening screw-type tank cap
► Turn the cap counterclockwise until it can be
removed from the tank opening.
► Remove the cap.
7.3 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).
7.4 Closing screw-type tank cap
► Place the cap in the opening.
► Turn the cap clockwise as far as stop and
tighten it down as firmly as possible by hand.
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8 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.
8.1 Control handle
2
1 Setting lever
2 Throttle trigger
8.2 Functions of setting lever
Run position F
Engine runs or is ready to start. Throttle trig‐
ger (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.
Fixed throttle
The throttle trigger (2) can be locked in any
required position.
To disengage the lock:
► Return the setting lever (1) to the run posi‐
tion F.
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