Stihl MS 193 Instruction Manual page 29

On the ground
Place your saw on the ground.
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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
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with your left hand on the front
handle – your thumb should be
under the handle.
Put your right foot into the rear
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handle and press down.
MS 193 C
Between knees or thighs
Hold the rear handle tightly between
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your legs, just above the knees.
Hold the front handle firmly with
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your left hand – your thumb should
be under the handle.
Cranking
Pull the starter grip slowly with your
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right hand until you feel it engage –
and then give it a brisk strong pull
and push down the front handle at
the same time. Do not pull out the
starter rope to full length – it might
otherwise break. Do not let the
starter grip snap back. Guide it
slowly back into the housing so that
the starter rope can rewind properly.
Starting the Saw
WARNING
Bystanders must be well clear of the
general work area of the saw.
Press the manual fuel pump bulb at
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least ten times – even if the bulb is
already filled with fuel.
Push the hand guard forward – the
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chain is locked.
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