Stihl MS 261 C-M Instruction Manual page 26

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19.2 Adjust Master Control lever
To move the Master Control lever from the run
position F to start }, depress the trigger lockout
and the throttle trigger and hold them in that
position – set the Master Control lever to start }
and let go of the throttle trigger and trigger lock‐
out.
The Master Control lever moves from the start
position } to the run position F when you press
down the throttle trigger lockout and squeeze the
throttle trigger at the same time.
To switch off the engine, move the Master Con‐
trol lever in the direction of STOP or † – when
released, the Master Control lever springs back
to the run position F.
19.3 Holding the Chain Saw
There are two methods of starting the saw.
19.3.1 On the ground
► Place your saw on the ground. Make sure you
have a firm footing – check that the chain is
not touching any object or the ground.
► Hold the saw firmly on the ground with your
left hand on the front handle – your thumb
should be under the handle.
► step into the rear handle with the right foot or
step on the rear hand guard with the heel of
the right foot
19.3.2 Between knees
► clamp the rear handle between the knees or
thighs
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19 Starting / Stopping the Engine
► Hold the front handle firmly with your left hand
– your thumb should be under the handle.
19.4 Actuating
► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right 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 or if the tank has been run dry (engine
stops), it may be necessary to pull the starter
rope several times to prime the fuel system.
19.5 Starting the Chainsaw
19.5.1 Decompression valve
► Press the button, the decompression valve will
be opened
The decompression valve closes as soon as the
engine fires. For this reason you must press in
the button before each starting attempt.
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