Instruction manual

MS 201 T
English
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Holding the chain saw
N Place the chain saw securely on the
ground – assume a steady stance –
the saw chain must not touch any
objects and also must not touch the
ground
N Hold the control handle of the chain
saw firmly in the right hand
N Support the right knee on the
carburetor cover
Starting
N With the right hand, pull the starter
grip slowly until you feel it engage –
and then give it a brisk strong pull –
simultaneously press down on the
handlebar – do not pull the starter
rope out all the way – risk of
breakage! Do not let the starter grip
snap back – guide it vertically back
into the housing so that the starter
rope can rewind properly
With a new engine or after a long period
of disuse, with machines without an
additional manual fuel pump, it may be
necessary to pull the starter rope several
times – to prime the fuel line.
Starting the chain saw
There must not be anyone within the
swivel range of the chain saw.
N Push the hand guard (1) forwards –
the chain is blocked
N Simultaneously press the throttle
trigger lockout (2) and throttle
trigger (3) – set master control
lever (4)
Position cold start l
– If engine is cold (even if the engine
has stalled during opening of
throttle after starting)
Position warm start n
– If engine is warm (once the engine
has been running for approx. one
minute)
217BA007 KN
0012BA008 KN
0012BA009 KN
2
3
4
H
L
1
STOP