Stihl MS 201 C-M Instruction Manual page 30

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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.
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As soon as the engine runs
If the engine was started in the start
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position }: Press down trigger
2
4
lockout (1) and the pull the throttle
trigger (2) at the same time – the
Master Control lever (3) moves to
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the run position F and the engine
settles down to idling speed.
Pull the hand guard back towards
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the 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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At very low outside temperatures
Change over to winter operation if
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necessary – see "Winter Operation".
Stopping the Engine
Move the Master Control lever in the
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direction of STOP or † – when
released, the Master Control lever
springs back to the normal run
position F.
If the engine does not start
Check that all settings are correct.
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Check that there is fuel in the tank
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and refuel if necessary.
Check that the spark plug boot is
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properly connected.
Repeat the starting procedure.
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or:
It is possible that the fuel-air mixture in
the combustion chamber is over-rich
and has flooded the engine.
Remove the spark plug – see
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"Spark Plug".
Dry the spark plug.
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Hold the saw on the ground.
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Push the Master Control lever as far
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as stop in direction of STOP or †
and hold it there.
WARNING
An ignition spark may occur if the Master
Control lever is not held against STOP
or †.
MS 201 C-M