Stihl MS 201 C-M Instruction Manual page 23

16 Starting / Stopping the Engine
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. Release the Master Control lever – it then
returns automatically to the start position }.
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.
16.3 Version with ErgoStart
Press the manual fuel pump bulb several times –
even if the bulb is already filled with fuel:
– When starting for the first time.
– If the fuel tank was run until empty (engine
stopped).
16.4 Holding the Saw
There are two ways of holding the saw when
starting.
16.4.1 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.
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► Hold the saw firmly on the ground with your
left hand on the front handle – your thumb
should be under the handle.
► Put your right foot into the rear handle and
press down.
16.4.2 Between knees or thighs
► Hold the rear handle tightly between your legs,
just above the knees.
► Hold the front handle firmly with your left hand
– your thumb should be under the handle.
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