How To Start A Stihl Chain Saw? – Complete Guide

Start by preparing your work area; make sure you have lots of light, that you are in a well-ventilated space and that your workbench or table is clean.

Before starting the engine, make sure there’s enough oil in your 034E power cutter. To check this, look at your dipstick located on the right side between the handlebar and engine housing. The oil level should be above the lower line marked “min” for a minimum grade. If it’s below this mark you’ll need to add more oil before starting up your saw.
Also, make sure there is enough fuel in your 034E power cutter’s tank by checking its fuel reservoir–it should have about 1/4 of a tank left. You’ll need this fuel to get your bar and chain properly lubricated before starting the saw.

Check that your 034E power cutter is in the off position, and not on choke. If it’s on choke pull out the choke knob while holding down the throttle trigger. After doing this, you should see a small line appear in the clear gas-filling window placed inside of your saw’s handle. This tells you that there is enough fuel in your fuel tank for starting and that you’re ready to go!
Now place one foot firmly against the rear of the chainsaw near where your leg rests naturally when working with this tool. With one hand firmly gripping both handles, hold them firmly in place.
Now hold the saw’s trigger with your other hand, and make sure it is free of any obstructions which might prevent the engine from starting.
After checking for nearby objects, pull the starter cord six or seven times while holding down the throttle trigger to get your power cutter going. Be careful not to pull the cord too much–it may break! If this happens, don’t worry because you can adjust a lever located inside of your 034E’s handle to help compensate. Keep reading our blog post on how to start a Stihl chain saw for further instructions on adjusting this lever correctly.
Once you’ve primed the internal fuel pump by pulling out the choke knob six or seven times, slowly let go of the brake trigger and let the saw’s engine idle for thirty seconds.

Once your 034E power cutter is idling, it’s time to start cutting. For safety purposes, move away from your workbench and slowly pull out your saw’s starter cord while squeezing the throttle trigger at all times. This helps ensure you don’t lose control of your chainsaw when in use, and it also ensures that the chain will stop rotating if something goes wrong.
You can now begin cutting through the wood by performing three simple steps: 
Place the tip of the bar directly over where you want to make a cut; Squeeze down on both handles with one hand while pulling gently on the starter cord; and, Apply pressure to the tip of your saw when it’s in contact with a piece of wood.

You’ve done all the hard work and now it’s time to put your 034E power cutter away. Follow these simple steps for best results: 
Double-check that your woodcutting equipment is turned off; Release both handles so they rest in their starting position; Place the throttle trigger back into its original position; Lower your chainsaw’s bar carefully so you don’t hit anyone or anything along its downward path. If this happens, stop using the chainsaw immediately and inspect it for damages before starting up again; Before putting away your 034E, return the starter cord into its proper position inside of your saw’s handle.