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Prepare and Start the Chainsaw

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Wicked Grapple...Steve's first time on a tractor

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What happens here

The host unboxes a new Stihl MS 311 chainsaw, which will be used for cutting the tree. He then demonstrates the proper cold-starting procedure for the chainsaw: first, flick the choke lever all the way down, squeeze the trigger, and pull the starter cord until the engine briefly 'kicks over'. After the initial kick, move the choke lever one click up to the high idle speed, and then pull the starter cord again until the saw fully starts. It's emphasized that for safety, this process should ideally be done with the saw firmly on the ground.

Goal: Unbox a new chainsaw and follow the correct cold-starting procedures for safe operation, including choke adjustment and starting pulls.

Tools and materials

  • Chainsaw Case
  • Stihl MS 311 Chainsaw

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all right so got our new still MS 311 sob this is the one that we are gonna be working with today will tell you how to start a still saw now I have not pulled the handle in this to start it yet right here you flick this down you squeeze the trigger you flick it all the way down to full choke okay we're gonna pull it until it kicks over this is not the proper way to start the saw you need it on the ground in a safe place but this is how I start my sauce okay now we're gonna click it up one more to the high idle speed that's off that's on one click up is high idle should be able to pull this one or two more times it should fire right up [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause]

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