Stihl MS 162 Instruction Manual - Page 10
Starting, Holding and Controlling the Chain Saw
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English - Read and follow the instructions on start‐ ing the chain saw, 14. 5.6.2 Starting WARNING ■ To reduce the risk of burns and other personal injury from escaping gas vapor and fumes: - Move at least 10 ft. (3 m) from the fueling spot before starting the engine. - Start your chain saw only outdoors. ■ To reduce the risk of injury from chain contact and/or reactive forces: - Engage the chain brake before starting the chain saw. ■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator or bystanders from loss of con‐ trol: - Start the chain saw only as described in the "Starting" chapter in this manual, 14. - Do not drop start. Drop starting means pushing the chain saw away from the operator, or allowing it to drop toward the ground, while pulling on the starter grip. This method is very dangerous because you may lose control of the chain saw. - When you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the starter rope around your hand. - Do not let the grip snap back. Guide the starter rope to rewind it properly. - Be sure that the guide bar and chain are clear of you and all other obstructions and objects, including the ground. Never attempt to start the chain saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf. - Always engage the chain brake before starting. When the engine is started, the engine speed with the starting throttle lock engaged will be fast enough for the clutch to engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake is not activated, turn the chain. - Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which should release the Master Control Lever to the run position and allow the engine to slow down to idle. ■ Accelerating the engine while the chain brake is engaged or the chain is otherwise blocked (i.e., not able to turn) increases the load and will cause the clutch to slip continuously. This may occur if the throttle is depressed for more than a few seconds when the chain is pinched in the cut or the chain brake is engaged. To reduce the risk of overheating and damage to 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS important components (e.g., clutch, polymer housing components): - Always disengage chain brake before accelerating engine and before starting cutting work. The only exception to this rule is when you check operation of the chain brake. 5.6.3 Holding and Controlling the Chain Saw WARNING ■ To maintain a firm grip and properly control your chain saw: - Keep the handles clean and dry at all times. Keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease and resin. ■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator or bystanders from loss of con‐ trol: - Avoid contacting any object with the upper quadrant of the tip of the guide bar. It may cause kickback to occur. - Always hold the chain saw firmly with both hands when you are working. - Place your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear handle (see illustration). Left-handers must follow these instructions too. - Wrap your fingers tightly around the han‐ dles, keeping the handles cradled between your thumb and forefinger. - Position the chain saw in such a way that all parts of your body are clear of the cut‐ ting attachment whenever the engine is running. Stand to the left of the cut while bucking, outside of the cutting plane (see illustration). - Read and follow all warnings and instruc‐ tions in the chapter Kickback and Other Reactive Forces, 6. 0000084055_002 10 0458-200-8621-A