Stihl MS 261 C-M Instruction Manual page 33

Starting the Saw
Decompression valve
Press in the button to open the
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decompression valve.
The decompression valve closes as
soon as the engine fires. For this reason
you must press in the button before each
starting attempt.
WARNING
Bystanders must be well clear of the
general work area of the saw.
MS 261 C-M
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Push the hand guard (1) forward –
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the chain is locked.
The Master Control lever (4) is in the
normal run position F.
If the engine is cold: Press down the
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trigger lockout (2) and pull the
throttle trigger (3) at the same time.
Hold both levers in that position and
set the Master Control lever (4) to
start symbol }.
Hold your saw firmly.
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Pull the starter grip quickly and
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firmly as often as necessary until the
engine starts.
If the engine does not start: Move
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the Master Control lever to start
position } and repeat starting
procedure.
As soon as the engine runs
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If the engine was started in the start
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position }: Press down trigger
lockout (2) and the pull the throttle
trigger (3) at the same time – the
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Master Control lever (4) moves to
the run position F and the engine
settles down to idling speed.
Pull the hand guard back towards
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the front handle.
The chain brake is now disengaged –
your saw is ready for operation.
NOTICE
Always disengage chain brake before
accelerating the engine. High revs with
the chain brake engaged (chain locked)
will quickly damage the clutch and chain
brake.
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