Stihl MS 261 C-MQ Instruction Manual page 40

English
As soon as the engine runs
4
2
3
Press down trigger lockout (2) and
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the pull the throttle trigger (3) at the
same time – the Master Control
lever (4) moves to the run
position (F) and the engine settles
down to idling speed.
Pull the hand guard back toward the
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front handle.
The chain brake is now disengaged –
your saw is ready for operation.
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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
4
brake.
At very low outside temperatures
Change over to winter operation if
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necessary – see "Winter Operation".
Stopping the engine
Move the Master Control lever in the
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direction of STOP or † – when
released, the Master Control lever
springs back to the normal run
position F.
If engine does not start
Check that all settings are correct.
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Check that there is fuel in the tank
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and refuel if necessary.
Check that the spark plug boot is
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properly connected.
Repeat the starting procedure.
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or:
It is possible that the fuel-air mixture in
the combustion chamber is over-rich
and has flooded the engine.
Remove the spark plug – see
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"Spark Plug".
Dry the spark plug.
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Hold the saw on the ground.
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Push the Master Control lever as far
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as stop in direction of STOP or †
and hold it there.
STOP
WARNING
An ignition spark may occur if the Master
Control lever is not held against STOP
or †.
Operate the rewind starter several
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times.
Release the Master Control lever – it
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springs back to the run position F.
Install the spark plug – see "Spark
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Plug".
Hold and start your saw as
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described.
MS 261 C-MQ