Stihl MS 441 C-M Instruction Manual page 41

Starting the Saw
WARNING
Bystanders must be well clear of the
general work area of the saw.
Press in the button to open the
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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.
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Push the hand guard (1) forward –
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the chain is locked.
If the engine is cold: Press down the
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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 }
Holding the Saw
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Pull the starter grip quickly and
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firmly as often as necessary until the
engine starts.
If the engine does not start: Move
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the Master Control lever to start
position } and repeat starting
procedure.
As soon as the engine runs
If the engine was started in the start
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2 position } Press down trigger
lockout and the pull the throttle
trigger (2) at the same time – the
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Master Control lever (1) moves to
the run 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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