Stihl MS 171 Instruction Manual page 33

On the ground
Place the chain saw securely on the
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ground – assume a steady stance –
the saw chain must not touch any
objects and also must not touch the
ground
With the left hand on handlebar,
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press the chain saw firmly against
the ground – thumb wrapped
around the handlebar
Place your right foot through the
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rear handle
MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
Between the knees or thighs
clamp the rear handle between the
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knees or thighs
grip the handlebar firmly with the left
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hand – thumb wrapped around the
handlebar
Starting
Standard versions
with the right hand, pull the starter
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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 disuse, with machines without an
additional manual fuel pump, it may be
necessary to pull the starter rope several
times – to prime the fuel line.
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