Electric Handle Heating; Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl MS 261 C-M Instruction Manual

18 Electric Handle Heating

NOTICE
This is important to reduce the risk of engine run‐
ning problems and overheating.
17.2 At temperatures below -10°C
It is advisable to fit the "cover plate" kit (special
accessory) if you use your saw in extremely cold
conditions (temperatures below -10°C, in powder
or drifting snow).
The cover plate (special accessory) helps pre‐
vent snow being sucked into the machine.
When the cover plate is fitted, the shutter must
be in the winter position.
In the event of engine running problems, first
check that conditions for use of the cover plate
still apply.
17.2.1 Fitting the cover plate
► Place the cover plate (1) in position, engage
the two tabs (arrows), and secure it with the
screws (2).
When the cover plate is fitted, the shutter must
be in the winter position.
If engine running problems occur, check that
conditions for use of the cover plate still apply.
18 Electric Handle Heating
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18.1 Switching on handle heating
(depending on model)
► Move the switch to F – move switch back to 0
to switch off.
There is no risk of overheating during long peri‐
ods of operation. The heating system is mainte‐
nance-free.
19 Starting / Stopping the
Engine
19.1 Positions of the Master Control
lever
STOP or † – Master Control lever must be
pushed in direction of STOP or † to switch off
ignition. The Master Control lever springs back to
the run position F when it is released.
WARNING
The ignition is switched on again automatically
after the engine stops. The engine can be star‐
ted at any time by actuating the starter.
Run position F – a hot engine is started in this
position or the engine runs in this position.
Start position } – a cold engine is started in this
position.
English
STOP
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