Stihl 044 Instruction Manual - Page 33

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 - • Hold 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 and then give it 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 otherwise break. Do not let the starter grip snap back - guide it slowly and vertically 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. 044 31