Stihl MS 271 Instruction Manual page 27

18 Starting / Stopping the Engine
► With the right hand, pull the starter grip slowly
until you feel it engage – and then give it a
brisk strong pull – simultaneously press down
on the handlebar – do not pull the starter rope
out all the way – risk of breakage! Do not let
the starter grip snap back – guide it vertically
back into the housing so that the starter rope
can rewind properly
With a new engine or after a long period of dis‐
use, with machines without an additional manual
fuel pump, it may be necessary to pull the starter
rope several times – to prime the fuel line.
18.5.2 Versions with ErgoStart
WARNING
This machine is extremely simple and easy to
start, even for children – risk of accident!
Make absolutely certain that children or other
unauthorized persons cannot attempt to start the
machine:
– never leave the machine unattended during
work breaks
– secure storage after work
The ErgoStart stores the energy for starting the
chain saw. For this reason, a few seconds may
pass between the pulling of the starter rope and
the starting of the engine.
For versions with ErgoStart, there are two ways
to start the machine:
► with the right hand, pull the starter grip slowly
and smoothly – or – with the right hand, pull
the starter grip in several short pulls of the
starter rope, pulling the rope out only a little bit
each time
► during starting, press down on the handlebar –
do not pull out the starter rope all the way –
risk of breakage!
► Do not let the starter grip snap back – guide it
vertically back into the housing so that the
starter rope can rewind properly
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18.6 Starting the chain saw
WARNING
There must not be anyone within the swivel
range of the chain saw.
18.6.1 Versions with manual fuel pump
► Press the manual fuel pump bulb at least five
times – even if it is still full of fuel
18.6.2 For all versions
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► Push the hand guard (1) forwards – the saw
chain is blocked
► Simultaneously press the throttle trigger lock‐
out (2) and throttle trigger (3) – set master
control lever (4)
Position cold start l
– If engine is cold (even if the engine has stalled
during opening of throttle after starting)
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