Correct refuelling - with tools
A number of fundamental safety instructions must be observed before refuelling your STIHL chainsaw:
- Petrol is highly inflammable. Keep well away from any naked fire, ensure that fuel is not spilled and do not smoke. Refuel the machine at least 3 metres (10 feet) away from the area in which you are working and where you intend to start the chainsaw.
- Always switch the engine off completely before refuelling; do not refuel while the engine is hot, as the machine may catch fire if petrol overflows.
- Open the filler cap carefully so that any excess pressure can be relieved slowly and fuel does not splash out of the tank.
- Always refuel in a well ventilated place.
- When refuelling, ensure that fuel is not spilled onto the ground or splashed onto your clothing. If it is spilled, clean the machine immediately and change your clothes.
Do the tanks on your machine need to be opened with or without tools?
Step 1 of 5: Lay the chainsaw on a clean surface
The machine should preferably be refuelled on a clean, level surface. Lay the chainsaw down so that the tank openings face upwards.