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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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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
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unattended during work breaks
secure storage after work
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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:
pull the starter grip slowly and
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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
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handlebar – do not pull out the
starter rope all the way – risk of
breakage!
Do not let the starter grip snap back
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– guide it vertically back into the
housing so that the starter rope can
rewind properly
MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
Starting the chain saw
WARNING
There must not be anyone within the
swivel range of the chain saw.
Observe safety precautions
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Versions with fuel pump
Press the fuel pump bulb at least
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five times – even if it is still full of fuel
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