Stihl MS 261 Manual De Instrucciones página 16

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￭ 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, @ 14.4.
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, @ 14.4.
– 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.
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– 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 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
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