Owner's Manual

MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C
English
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When the engine has turned over for
the first time
N Move master control lever (3) to
warm start n and continue
cranking
Once the engine is running
N Press the throttle trigger lockout (2)
and blip the throttle trigger (4); the
master control lever (3) jumps to
run F and the engine begins to idle
N Pull the hand guard toward the
handlebar
The chain brake is released – the chain
saw is ready for use.
At very low temperatures
N Let the engine warm up briefly with
the throttle slightly open
Switching off the engine
N Move the master control lever to the
stop position 0
If the engine does not start
The master control lever was not
returned from the position cold start l
to warm start n in time, the engine may
be flooded.
N Move the master control lever to the
stop position 0
N Remove the spark plug – see
"Spark plug"
N Dry spark plug
N Crank the engine several times with
the starter – to clear the combustion
chamber
N Replace the spark plug – see
"Spark plug"
N Set the master control lever to warm
start n – even if the engine is cold
N Restart the engine
3
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STOP
0
4
2
3
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STOP
0
Open the throttle only when the
chain brake is off. Increased
engine speeds with the chain
brake on (saw chain is stationary)
will quickly damage the clutch and
chain brake.
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