Stihl MS 261 C-Q Manual De Instrucciones página 10

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See also the "Fueling" chapter in your
Instruction Manual for additional
information.
Before Starting
Take off the chain guard (scabbard) and
inspect the saw for proper condition and
operation. (See the maintenance chart
near the end of the instruction manual.)
Warning!
Always check your power tool for proper
condition and operation before starting,
particularly the throttle trigger, throttle
trigger lockout, stop switch and cutting
tool. The throttle trigger must move
freely and always spring back to the idle
position. Never attempt to modify the
controls or safety devices.
Warning!
Never operate your power tool if it is
damaged, improperly adjusted or main -
tained, or not completely or securely
assembled.
Warning!
Check that the spark plug boot is
securely mounted on the spark plug – a
loose boot may cause arcing that could
ignite combustible fumes and cause a
fire.
For proper assembly of the bar and
chain follow the procedure described in
the chapter "Mounting the Bar and
Chain" of your instruction manual.
STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and
sprocket must match each other in
gauge and pitch. Before replacing any
bar and chain, see the chapter entitled
8
"Specifications" in the instruction
manual and the sections "Kickback" and
the "ANSI B 175.1 - 2000 chain saw
kickback standard" below.
Warning!
Proper tension of the chain is extremely
important. In order to avoid improper
setting, the tensioning procedure must
be followed as described in your man -
ual. Always make sure the hexagonal
nut(s) for the sprocket cover is (are)
tightened securely after tensioning the
chain in order to secure the bar. Never
start the saw with the sprocket cover
loose. Check chain tension once more
after having tightened the nut(s) and
thereafter at regular intervals (whenever
the saw is shut off). If the chain
becomes loose while cutting, shut off
the engine and then tighten. Never try to
adjust the chain while the engine is
running!
Keep the handles clean and dry at all
times; it is particularly important to keep
them free of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix,
grease or resin in order for you to
maintain a firm grip and properly control
your power tool.
Starting
Warning!
To reduce the risk of fire and burn inju -
ries, start the engine at least 10 feet
(3 m) from the fueling spot, outdoors
only.
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
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