Electric Handle Heating; Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl MS 260 Instruction Manual

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If your saw is very cold (frost or ice on
machine), start the engine and keep it at
a high idle speed (with chain brake
disengaged) until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
The air filter may load up faster when
you use intake air preheating – clean it
more frequently.
In the event of engine running problems,
first check that the conditons for use of
intake air preheating still apply.
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Electric Handle Heating

Switching on the handle heating
(depending on model).
N Move switch on front handle to F –
move switch back to 0 to switch off
the heating.
There is no risk of overheating during
long periods of operation. The heating
system is maintenance-free.
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
Positions of Master Control lever
STOP
0
Stop 0 – engine off – the ignition is
switched off.
Normal run position F – engine runs or
can fire.
Starting throttle n – this position is
used to start a warm engine. The Master
Control lever moves to the normal run
position as soon as the throttle trigger is
squeezed.
Choke shutter closed l – this
position is used to start a cold engine.
MS 260, MS 260 C