Stihl MS 261 C-M Instruction Manual page 27

19 Starting / Stopping the Engine
WARNING
Bystanders must be well clear of the general
work area of the saw.
► Push the hand guard (1) forward – the chain is
locked.
The Master Control lever (4) is in the normal run
position F.
► If the engine is cold: Press down the trigger
lockout (2) and pull the throttle trigger (3) at
the same time. Hold both levers in that posi‐
tion and set the Master Control lever (4) to
start symbol }
► Holding the chainsaw
► Pull the starter grip quickly and firmly as often
as necessary until the engine starts
► If the engine does not start: Move the Master
Control lever to start position } and repeat
starting procedure.
19.6 As Soon As the Engine Runs
4
3
► If the engine was started in the start posi‐
tion }: Press down trigger lockout (2) and 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.
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2
► Pull the hand guard back towards the front
2
handle.
The chain brake is now disengaged – your saw is
ready for operation.
NOTICE
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.
19.7 At Very Low Outside Tempera‐
tures
► if necessary, configure for winter operation,
see "Winter Operation"
19.8 Shut off the engine
► Move the Master Control lever in the direction
of STOP or † – when released, the Master
Control lever springs back to the normal run
position F.
19.9 If Engine Does Not Start
► check whether all the controls are set correctly
► check whether there is fuel in the tank and
refuel if necessary
► Check whether the spark plug boot is connec‐
ted securely
► Repeat the starting procedure
or:
English
STOP
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