Stihl MS 291 C-Q Manual De Instrucciones página 11

Start and operate your saw without
assistance. For specific starting
instructions, see the appropriate section
of the instruction manual. Proper starting
methods reduce the risk of injury.
Warning!
To reduce the risk of injury from chain
contact and / or reactive forces, the
Quickstop chain brake must be
engaged by means of the front hand
guard when starting the saw. If your saw
is equipped with the Quickstop Plus
chain brake system, it is not sufficient to
engage that brake only for starting,
because the chain may begin to rotate
at high speed when the throttle trigger
lockout is depressed (releasing the
brake) in order to blip the throttle trigger
after starting.
Warning!
Do not drop start. This method is very
dangerous because you may lose con-
trol of the saw.
There are two recommended methods
for starting your chain saw.
With the first recommended method,
the chain saw is started on the ground.
Make sure the STIHL Quickstop chain
brake is engaged by means of the front
MS 291 C-Q
hand guard (see "Chain Brake" chapter
in your instruction manual) and place the
chain saw on firm ground or other solid
surface in an open area. Maintain good
balance and secure footing.
Grip the front handlebar of the saw firmly
with your left hand and press down. For
saws with a rear handle level with the
ground, put the toe of your right foot into
the rear handle and press down. With
your right hand pull out the starter grip
slowly until you feel a definite resistance
and then give it a brisk, strong pull.
The second recommended method for
starting your chain saw allows you to
start the saw without placing it on the
ground. Make sure the STIHL Quickstop
chain brake is engaged by means of the
front hand guard, grip the front handle of
the chain saw firmly with your left hand.
Keep your arm on the front handle in a
locked (straight) position. Hold the rear
handle of the saw tightly between your
legs just above the knees. Maintain
good balance and secure footing. Pull
the starting grip slowly with your right
hand until you feel a definite resistance
and then give it a brisk, strong pull.
Warning!
Be sure that the guide bar and chain are
clear of you and all other obstructions
and objects, including the ground. 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. If
the upper quadrant of the tip of the bar
touches any object, it may cause kick-
back to occur (see section on reactive
forces). To reduce this risk, always
engage the STIHL Quickstop chain
brake by means of the front hand guard
before starting. Never attempt to start
the chain saw when the guide bar is in a
cut or kerf.
As soon as the engine is running,
immediately blip the throttle trigger,
which will disengage the starting throttle
lock and allow the engine to settle down
to idle.
Warning!
When you pull the starter grip, do not
wrap the starter rope around your hand.
Do not let the grip snap back, but guide
the starter rope to rewind it properly.
Failure to follow this procedure may
result in injury to your hand or fingers
and may damage the starter
mechanism.
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