Instruction Manual

MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
English
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All models
N Push the hand guard (1) forward –
the chain is locked.
N Press down trigger lockout (2) and
pull the throttle trigger at the same
time. Set Master Control lever (3) to:
Choke shutter closed (l)
– If the engine is cold (also use this
position if the engine stopped when
you opened the throttle after
starting)
Starting throttle position (n)
– If the engine is warm, i.e. if it has
been running for about one minute.
N Hold and start your saw as
described.
When the engine begins to fire:
N Set the Master Control lever to the
starting throttle position (n ).
N Hold and start your saw as
described.
As soon as the engine runs
N Press down the trigger lockout and
the blip the throttle trigger (4) – the
Master Control lever (3) moves to
the run position F and the engine
settles down to idling speed.
N Pull the hand guard back toward 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.
At very low outside temperatures:
N Allow engine to warm up at part
throttle.
Stopping the engine
N Move the Master Control lever to the
stop position (0).
2
1
533BA005 KN
0
3
3
4
5
0
533BA006 KN
143BA012 KN