Stihl MS 201 TC-M Instruction Manual page 32

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Holding the Saw
Place your saw on the ground.
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Make sure you have a firm footing –
check that the chain is not touching
any object or the ground.
Hold the saw firmly with your right
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hand on the top handle.
Rest your right knee on the
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carburetor box cover.
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Cranking
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.
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.
Depress the throttle trigger
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lockout (2) and throttle trigger (3)
and hold them in that position –
move the Master Control lever (4) in
the direction of start } as far as
stop and let go of the throttle trigger
and throttle trigger lockout at the
same time.
Release the Master Control lever – it
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then returns automatically to the
start position }.
Hold and start your saw as
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described.
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