Stihl 044 Instruction Manual - Page 34

143BA021 KN 001BA100 KN 145BA027 K STOP 0 5 3 4 When engine begins to fire: • Move Master Control lever (3) to n and continue cranking as soon as engine runs, immediately blip the throttle trigger (4) - the Master Control lever (3) will move to the "Run" # position (5) and the engine settles down to idle speed. As the chain brake is still engaged, the engine must be returned to idle speed immediately to avoid damage to the engine and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). 32 • Pull the hand guard back toward the front handle: = The chain brake is now disengaged your saw is ready for operation. Always disengage chain brake before accelerating engine and before starting cutting work. High revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). Observe safety precautions. •• Always check operation of chain lubrication before starting work. Turn off engine: • Move Master Control lever to b At very low outside temperatures: Allow engine to warm up As soon as the engine runs: • Blip the throttle trigger to disengage it from starting throttle position Master Control lever will move to normal operating position engine settles down to idle speed. • Disengage chain brake: Pull hand guard toward front handle - as shown in illustration. • Open throttle slightly warm up engine for short period. • Change over to winter operation if necessary - see section "Winter Operation". If engine doesn't start: If you did not move the Master Control lever to "Warm Start" n quickly enough after the engine began to fire, the combustion chamber has flooded. • Press the throttle trigger interlock and • set the Master Control lever to l "Cold Start" • Turn the twist lock above the rear handle counterclockwise slot vertical - and • lift off the carburetor box cover to the rear. 044