Stihl MS 241 C-M Instruction Manual page 33

Versions with ErgoStart
WARNING
This machine is extremely simple and
easy to start, even for children – risk of
accidents.
Do not allow children or other
unauthorized persons to attempt to start
or otherwise use the machine:
Never leave the machine
–
unattended during work breaks.
After work, store the machine in a
–
safe, secure location.
The ErgoStart stores the energy
required to start the saw. For this reason
there may be a delay of a few seconds
between cranking the engine and it
actually starting.
There are two ways of starting with the
ErgoStart:
Hold the starter grip with your right
N
hand and pull it out slowly and
steadily – or – hold the starter grip
with your right hand and give it
several short pulls, using only a
short length of rope for each pull.
Push down the handle while
N
cranking. Do not pull out the rope to
its full length – it might otherwise
break.
Do not let the starter grip snap back.
N
Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
MS 241 C-M
Starting the Saw
WARNING
Bystanders must be well clear of the
general work area of the saw.
Versions with manual fuel pump
Press the manual fuel pump bulb at
N
least five times – even if the bulb is
already filled with fuel.
Versions with decompression valve
Press in the button to open the
N
decompression valve.
The decompression valve closes as
soon as the engine fires. For this reason
you must press in the button before each
starting attempt.
All models
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4
Push the hand guard (1) forward –
N
the chain is locked.
The Master Control lever (4) is in the
normal run position F.
If the engine is cold: Press down the
N
trigger lockout (2) and pull the
throttle trigger (3) at the same time.
Hold both levers in that position and
set the Master Control lever (4) to
start symbol }.
Hold your saw firmly.
N
Pull the starter grip quickly and
N
firmly as often as necessary until the
engine starts.
If the engine does not start: Move
N
the Master Control lever (4) to start
position } and repeat starting
procedure.
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