Stihl MS 260 Instruction Manual page 28

English
Cranking
N Pull the starter grip slowly with your
right 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.
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Starting the saw
Only models with decompression
valve
N Press in the button to open the
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
Bystanders must be well clear of
the general work area of the saw.
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N Push the hand guard (1) forward –
the chain is locked.
N Press down the trigger interlock (2)
and pull the throttle trigger (3) at the
same time. Set Master Control
lever (4) to:
Choke shutter closed (l)
– If the engine is cold (also use this
position if the engine stopped when
you opened the throttle after
starting)
Starting throttle position (n)
– If the engine is warm, i.e. if it has
been running for about one minute.
N Hold and start your saw as
described.
MS 260, MS 260 C
STOP
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