Starting The Engine; Holding The Chain Saw; Starting Procedure; Pre-Starting Procedure - Stihl MS 261 Instruction Manual

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► Drop the cap into the fuel tank opening (A).
► Turn the cap counter-clockwise with slight pressure until it
drops fully into the fuel tank opening (approx. 1/4
turn) (B). This will rotate the base of the cap into the
correct starting position for installation (C). The exterior
positioning mark (1) on the cap will line up with the
"unlocked" symbol on the fuel tank housing. The interior
positioning mark (3) should be under the grip and not in
line with the outer positioning mark (1).
► Then, turn the cap clockwise, closing it normally.
► If your fuel cap still does not tighten properly, it may be
damaged or broken. Stop using the unit and take it to your
authorized STIHL dealer for repair.

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14.1 Holding the Chain Saw

A B
► When starting, hold the chain saw firmly in one of three
ways:
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– Position the chain saw on a level surface. Hold the saw
– Position the chain saw on a level surface. Hold the saw
– Hold the saw firmly with your left hand on the front

14.2 Starting Procedure

Pre-Starting Procedure

Follow the pre-starting procedure if one of the following
applies:
C
– The engine has not been started and is cold.
– The engine started, but shut off when it was accelerated
the first time.
– The engine shut off because the fuel tank ran dry.
When can the engine be started without the pre-starting
procedure?
The engine can be started without preparation if it has been
running for at least 1 minute and was only shut off for a short
work break.
► Continue to "Starting the Engine," @ 14.4.
14.3 Pre-Starting Procedure
Never operate your chain saw if it is damaged, improperly
adjusted or maintained, not completely and securely
assembled or not functioning properly, @ 5.4. To reduce
firmly on the ground with your left hand on the front
handle. Your thumb should be under the handle. Put the
toe of your right boot into the rear handle and press
down (Illustration A).
firmly on the ground with your left hand on the front
handle. Your thumb should be under the handle. Put the
heel of your right boot onto the rear hand guard and
press down (Illustration B).
handle. Your thumb should be under the handle. Hold
the rear handle tightly between your legs, just above the
knees (Illustration C).
WARNING
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