Stihl MS 260 Instruction Manual page 35

0
1
4
Push the hand guard (1) forwards –
N
the saw chain is blocked
Simultaneously press the throttle
N
trigger lockout (2) and throttle
trigger (3) – set master control
lever (4)
Position cold start l
If engine is cold (even if the engine
–
has stalled during opening of
throttle after starting)
Position warm start n
If engine is warm (once the engine
–
has been running for approx. one
minute)
Hold and start the chain saw
N
MS 260, MS 260 C
When the engine has turned over for the
first time
STOP
2
Move the master control lever (1) to
N
the position warm start n
3
Press the button of the
N
decompression valve (depending
on version)
Hold and start the chain saw
N
Once the engine is running
Press the throttle trigger lockout and
N
blip the throttle trigger (2); the
master control lever (1) jumps to
run F and the engine begins to idle
STOP
0
1
N
The chain brake is released - the chain
saw is ready for use.
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.
At very low temperatures
STOP
N
0
N
1
2
Switching off the engine
N
N
Pull the hand guard toward the
handlebar
NOTICE
Let the engine warm up briefly with
the throttle slightly open
if necessary, configure for winter
operation, see "Winter Operation"
Move the master control lever to the
stop position 0
if necessary, configure for winter
operation, see "Winter Operation"
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