Stihl 046 Instruction Manual - Page 34

143BA020 KN 145BA008 KN 001BA100 KN STOP 0 6 4 5 • 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 otherwise 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. When engine begins to fire: Press in decompression valve. •• Move Master Control (4) to n and continue cranking as soon as engine runs, immediately blip the throttle trigger (5) - the Master Control (4) will move to "Run" # position (6) 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). 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 d 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. 046