Stihl 036 QS Instruction Manual - Page 32

if the kickback force of the saw is high enough. The hand guard is accelerated toward the bar nose - even if your left hand is not behind the hand guard, e.g. during felling cut. Before starting work: Run engine at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard toward bar nose). Open the throttle wide for no more than 3 seconds. The chain must not rotate. The hand guard must be free from dirt and move freely. In case of any doubt about the above functions, contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. Do not use your chainsaw if chain braking systems are not funktioning properly! STOP 0 4 3 2 1 144BA020 KN If the engine idling speed is set too high, the chain may start to rotate when the hand guard is pulled back. Before starting work: Open the throttle fully and then release the rear handle. The chain must stop moving within less than a second. The chain brake is subject to normal wear and tear. It must therefore be checked and serviced regularly by trained personnel (e.g. STIHL dealer) at the following intervals: Full-time professional users: every 3 months Semi-professional (farm and construction industry): every 6 months Occasional users: every 12 months To start the engine, move the lever to cold start position - do not use force. If the Master Control lever is on Run : Press down the throttle trigger interlock and move the Master Control lever downward. Choke shutter is closed - throttle trigger is in startingthrottle position. A cold engine should be started in this position. As soon as engine begins to fire, move the Master Control lever to warm start position : Move the Master Control lever one notch upward.