Starting / Stopping The Engine; All Models - Stihl MS 170 Manual De Instrucciones

Starting / Stopping
the Engine
Models with Easy Start
System:
: Press in the button to open the
decompression valve.
The decompression valve closes as
soon as the engine fires.
: For this reason you must press in
the button before each starting
attempt.
MS 170, MS 180, MS 180 C
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All Models

: Observe safety precautions – see
"Safety Precautions".
: Push hand guard (1) forward:
The chain is now locked.
: Press down trigger interlock (2) and
squeeze throttle trigger at the same
time and
: Set Master Control lever to:
for cold start l
for warm start n
(even if engine has been running
but is still cold).
STOP
2
: Place your saw on the ground.
Make sure you have a firm footing –
check that chain is not touching any
object or the ground.
Bystanders must be well clear of the
general work area of the saw.
: Hold the saw firmly on the ground
with your left hand on the front
handle – your thumb should be
under the handle.
: Put your right foot into the rear
handle and press down.
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