Owner's Manual

MS 261 C-Q
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All models
N Push the hand guard (1) forward –
the chain is locked.
N Press down the throttle trigger
lockout (2) and pull the throttle
trigger (3) at the same time. Set
Master Control lever (4) 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 (4) to
the starting throttle position (n ).
N Press the button to open the
decompression valve (depending
on model).
N Hold and start your saw as
described.
As soon as the engine runs
N Press down the throttle trigger
lockout and the blip the throttle
trigger (3) – the Master Control
lever (4) 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.
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.
N Change over to winter operation if
necessary – see “Winter Operation”.
Stopping the engine
N Move the Master Control lever to the
stop position (0).
If you have moved the Master Control
lever from the starting throttle
position (n) to the stop position (0) –
press down the throttle trigger lockout
and squeeze the throttle trigger at the
same time.
4
4
2
3
1
5902BA029 KN
4
4
5902BA030 KN
3
4
4
5902BA031 KN
001BA186 KN