Stihl MS 201 TC-M Instruction Manual page 19

16 Starting / Stopping the Engine
16.4 Actuating
► Pull the starter grip slowly with your left hand
until you feel it engage – and then give it a
brisk strong pull and push down the front han‐
dle 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.
Machines without additional manual fuel pump: If
the engine is new or after a long out-of-service
period, it may be necessary to pull the starter
rope several times to prime the fuel system.
16.5 Starting the Chainsaw
WARNING
Bystanders must be well clear of the general
work area of the saw.
► Push the hand guard (1) forward – the chain is
locked.
The Master Control lever (4) is in the normal run
position F.
► If the engine is cold: Press down the trigger
lockout (2) and pull the throttle trigger (3) at
the same time. Hold both levers in that posi‐
tion and set the Master Control lever (4) to
start symbol }
► Holding the chainsaw
► Pull the starter grip quickly and firmly as often
as necessary until the engine starts
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► If the engine does not start: Move the Master
Control lever (4) to start position } and
repeat starting procedure.
16.6 As Soon As the Engine Runs
► If the engine was started in the start posi‐
tion }: Press down trigger lockout (1) and the
pull the throttle trigger (2) at the same time –
the Master Control lever (3) moves to the run
position F and the engine settles down to idling
speed.
► Pull the hand guard back towards the front
handle.
The chain brake is now disengaged – your saw is
ready for operation.
NOTICE
Open the throttle only when the chain brake is
off. Increased engine speeds with the chain
brake on (saw chain is stationary) will quickly
damage the clutch and chain brake.
16.7 At Very Low Outside Tempera‐
tures
► If necessary, configure for winter operation –
see "Winter Operation"
16.8 Shut off the engine
► Move the Master Control lever in the direction
of STOP or † – when released, the Master
Control lever springs back to the normal run
position F.
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