Stihl MS 461 Instruction Manual page 41

Setting the Master Control Lever
To move the Master Control lever from
the normal run position (F) to cold start
(n), press down the throttle lockout and
squeeze the throttle trigger at the same
time.
To select warm start (n), move the
Master Control lever to cold start (l)
first, then push it into the warm start
position (n).
The change to warm start (n) is only
possible from the cold start
position (l).
The Master Control lever moves from
warm start (n) to the normal run
position (F) when the throttle trigger is
operated.
To switch off the engine, move the
Master Control lever to Stop (0).
Choke shutter closed (l)
if the engine is cold
–
if the engine stalls when you open
–
the throttle after starting.
if the fuel tank was run until empty
–
(engine stopped).
Starting throttle position (n)
if the engine is warm, i.e. if it has
–
been running for about one minute.
after engine begins to fire,
–
after clearing a flooded combustion
–
chamber.
MS 461 R
Holding the Saw
There are two ways of holding the saw
when starting.
On the ground
Place your saw on the ground.
N
Make sure you have a firm footing –
check that the chain is not touching
any object or the ground.
Hold the saw firmly on the ground
N
with your left hand on the front
handle – your thumb should be
under the handle.
Put your right foot into the rear
N
handle or your right heel on the rear
hand guard and press down.
Between knees or thighs
Hold the rear handle tightly between
N
your legs, just above the knees.
Hold the front handle firmly with
N
your left hand – your thumb should
be under the handle.
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