Owner's Manual

MS 261, MS 261 C
English
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The decompression valve closes as
soon as the engine fires. For this reason
you must press in the button before each
starting attempt.
Versions with manual fuel pump
N Press the fuel pump bulb at least
five times – even if the bulb is
already filled with fuel.
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.
5902BA007 KN
4
4
2
3
1
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4
4
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3
4
4
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