Stihl MS 201 TC-M Instruction Manual page 23

Cranking
Pull the starter grip slowly with your
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left hand until you feel it engage –
and then give it a brisk strong pull
and push down the front handle at
the same time. Do not pull out the
starter rope to full length – it might
otherwise break. Do not let the
starter grip snap back. Guide it
slowly back into the housing so that
the starter rope can rewind properly.
Machines without additional manual fuel
pump: If the engine is new or after a long
out-of-service period, it may be
necessary to pull the starter rope several
times to prime the fuel system.
MS 201 TC-M
Starting the saw
WARNING
Bystanders must be well clear of the
general work area of the saw.
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Push the hand guard (1) forward –
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the chain is locked.
The Master Control lever (4) is in the
normal run position F.
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 }.
Hold your saw firmly.
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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 (4) to start
position } and repeat starting
procedure.
As soon as the engine runs
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If the engine was started in the start
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position }: Press down trigger
lockout (1) and the pull the throttle
trigger (2) at the same time – the
Master Control lever (3) moves to
the run position F and the engine
settles down to idling speed.
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