Stihl 036 QS Instruction Manual - Page 34

143BA018 KN 143BA019 KN 143BA020 KN • Place your saw on the ground. Make sure you have a firm footing. Check that chain is not touching any object or the ground. Bystanders must be well clear of general work area of the saw. • Hold the saw firmly on the ground with your left hand on the front handle your thumb should be under • the handle. Put your right foot into the rear handle and press down. Alternative method of starting: • Hold the rear handle tightly between your legs, just above the knees. • Grip the front handle firmly with your left hand your thumb should be under the handle. • Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand until you feel it engage then give the grip a brisk strong pull and push down the front handle at the same time do not pull out starter rope more than 70 cm (about 28 in) - it might break. Do not let the starter grip snap back - guide it slowly into the housing so that the starter rope can rewind properly. If engine is new, pull starter grip several times to prime the fuel line.