Stihl ms 260 Instruction Manual page 43

English / USA
STOP
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6
4
5
When engine begins to fire:
: Move Master Control lever (4) to n
and continue cranking – as soon
as engine runs, immediately blip
the throttle trigger (5) –
the Master Control lever (4) will
move to the "Run" position # (6)
and the engine will settle down to
idling speed.
.
As the chain brake is still engaged,
the engine must be returned to
idling speed immediately – or the
engine and chain brake might
otherwise be damaged.
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: Pull the hand guard back toward
the front handle:=
The chain brake is now disengaged
– your saw is ready for operation.
Always disengage chain brake
before accelerating engine. High
revs with the chain brake engaged
(chain locked) will quickly damage
the powerhead and chain drive
(clutch, chain brake).
: Observe safety precautions.
: Always check operation of chain
lubrication before starting work.
At very low outside temperatures:
: Allow engine to warm up at part
throttle.
: Change over to winter operation
if necessary – see "Winter
Operation".
To shut down the engine:
: Move Master Control lever to $
If fuel tank has been run until dry
and then refueled:
: Press in decompression valve.
: Pull starter rope several times until
fuel line is primed.
: Now start the engine.
MS 260