Stihl MS 462 Rescue Instruction Manual - Page 16
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English ■ Using a chain saw that is modified, damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely and securely assembled can lead to a malfunction and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death. - Never operate a chain saw that is modified, damaged, improperly maintained or not completely and securely assembled. - Always check your chain saw for proper condition and operation before starting work, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, Master Control Lever, front hand guard, chain brake and cutting attachment. - Ensure that the throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout move freely and always spring back to the idle position when released. The throttle trigger must not engage until the throttle trigger lockout is depressed. The Master Control Lever must move easily to STOP. - Never attempt to modify or override the controls or safety devices in any way. - If your saw or any part is damaged or does not function properly, take it to your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Do not use the saw until the problem has been corrected. ■ Before starting the engine and disengaging the chain brake, take the following steps to reduce the risk of personal injury from reactive forces, loss of control or inadvertent contact with the chain: - 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 or accelerate the engine when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf. Doing so could lead to reactive forces and injury. - Read and follow the instructions on starting the chain saw, @ 15. 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 control: - Start the chain saw only as described in the "Starting" chapter in this manual, @ 15. - 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. 14 0458-787-8621-A