Stihl MS 261 C-M Instruction Manual page 31

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Push the hand guard (1) forward –
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the chain is locked.
Depress the throttle trigger
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lockout (2) and throttle trigger (3)
and hold them in that position –
move Master Control lever (4) to
start position (}) and let go of the
throttle trigger and throttle trigger
lockout at the same time.
Hold and start your saw as
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described.
MS 261 C-M
As soon as the engine runs
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Press down trigger lockout (2) and
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the pull the throttle trigger (3) at the
same time – the Master Control
lever (4) moves to the run
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position (F) and the engine settles
down to idling speed.
Pull the hand guard back toward the
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front handle.
The chain brake is now disengaged –
your saw is ready for operation.
NOTICE
Always disengage chain brake before
accelerating the engine. High revs with
the chain brake engaged (chain locked)
will quickly damage the clutch and chain
brake.
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4
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At very low outside temperatures
Change over to winter operation if
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necessary – see "Winter Operation".
Stopping the engine
Move the Master Control lever in the
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direction of STOP or † – when
released, the Master Control lever
springs back to the normal run
position F.
If engine does not start
Check that all settings are correct.
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Check that there is fuel in the tank
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and refuel if necessary.
Check that the spark plug boot is
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properly connected.
Repeat the starting procedure.
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or:
It is possible that the fuel-air mixture in
the combustion chamber is over-rich
and has flooded the engine.
Remove the spark plug – see
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"Spark Plug".
Dry the spark plug.
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English
STOP
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