Stihl MS 201 C-M Instruction Manual page 29

Between knees or thighs
Hold the rear handle tightly between
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your legs, just above the knees.
Hold the front handle firmly with
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your left hand – your thumb should
be under the handle.
MS 201 C-M
Cranking
Standard Version
Pull the starter grip slowly with your
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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.
Version with Easy2Start
Pull the starter grip slowly and
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steadily with your right hand and
push down the front handle at the
same time. Do not pull out the
starter rope all the way – it might
otherwise break.
Do not let the starter grip snap back.
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Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
Starting the Saw
WARNING
Bystanders must be well clear of the
general work area of the saw.
Version with Easy2Start
Press the manual fuel pump bulb at
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least five times – even if the bulb is
already filled with fuel.
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