Stihl MS 381 Instruction Manual page 81

The Master Control lever must be in the
choke closed position (3) before it can
be moved to to the starting throttle
position (4).
The Master Control lever moves from
the starting throttle position (3) to the
normal run position (F) when you press
down the throttle trigger lockout and blip
the throttle trigger at the same time.
To switch off the engine, move the
Master Control lever to Stop 0.
Choke closed (4)
If the engine is cold
–
If the engine stalls when you open
–
the throttle after starting.
If the fuel tank was run until empty
–
(engine stopped).
Starting throttle position (3)
If the engine is warm, i.e. if it has
–
been running for about one minute.
When the engine begins to fire.
–
After clearing a flooded combustion
–
chamber.
Holding the saw
There are two ways of holding the saw
when starting.
MS 381
On the ground
Place your saw on the ground.
N
Make sure you have a firm footing –
check that the chain is not touching
any object or the ground.
Hold the saw firmly on the ground
N
with your left hand on the front
handle – your thumb should be
under the handle.
Put your right foot into the rear
N
handle and press down.
Between knees or thighs
Hold the rear handle tightly between
N
your legs, just above the knees.
Hold the front handle firmly with
N
your left hand – your thumb should
be under the handle.
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