Stihl 056 Instruction Manual - Page 21

Starting Chain brake engaged ,Top: Stop switch away from "STOP" Center: Choke lever in "CHOKE" position (cold-start) Bottom: Choke lever away from "CHOKE" (warm-start) Start your saw without assistance of a second person. Keep other people clear of the general work area of the saw. Place the chain saw on firm ground or other solid surface in an open area. Have a good balance and secure footing. Be absolutely sure that guide bar and chain are clear of you and all other obstruction and objects, including the ground. When engine starts (in start position), engine speed will be fast enough for the clutch to engage sprocket and turn the chain. Starting procedure 1. Engage the chain brake on Quickstop machines by pushing the hand guard (1) toward the bar nose. 2. Move stop switch (2) away from "STOP". 3. A cold engine is started with the choke closed, slide choke lever (3) to "CHOKE ". A warm engine, or one that has only been stopped for a brief period, is started with the choke open - slide choke lever (3) away from "CHOKE ". 4. Set throttle trigger to start position: Depress at first safety throttle lock (4), throttle trigger (5) and starting throttle lock (6). Next release throttle trigger (5) and then starting throttle lock (6). -,,- 3 .-'-- 3 19