Stihl ms 260 Instruction Manual page 42

: Place your saw on the ground.
Make sure you have a firm footing –
check that chain is not touching any
object or the ground.
Bystanders must be well clear of the
general work area of the saw.
: Hold the saw firmly on the ground
with your left hand on the front
handle – your thumb should be
under the handle.
: Put your right foot into the rear
handle and press down.
MS 260
Alternative method of starting:
: Hold the rear handle tightly between
your legs, just above the knees.
: Hold the front handle firmly with
your left hand – your thumb should
be under the handle.
English / USA
: Pull the starter grip slowly with your
right hand until you feel it engage –
then give the grip a brisk strong pull
and push down the front handle at
the same time.
Do not pull out the starter rope to its full
length – it might otherwise break.
Do not let the starter grip snap back –
guide it slowly into the housing so that
the starter rope can rewind properly.
If the engine is new, pull the starter
several times to prime the fuel line.
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