Owner's Manual

MS 271, MS 291, MS 291 C
English
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Versions with Easy2Start
The Easy2Start stores the energy for
starting the chain saw. For this reason, a
few seconds may pass between the
pulling of the starter rope and the
starting of the engine.
For versions with Easy2Start, there are
two ways to start the machine:
N pull the starter grip slowly and
smoothly – or – with the right hand,
pull the starter grip in several short
pulls of the starter rope, pulling the
rope out only a little bit each time
N during starting, press down on the
handlebar – do not pull out the
starter rope all the way – risk of
breakage!
N Do not let the starter grip snap back
– guide it vertically back into the
housing so that the starter rope can
rewind properly
Starting the chain saw
Versions with fuel pump
N Press the fuel pump bulb at least
five times – even if it is still full of fuel
For all versions
N Push the hand guard (1) forwards –
the saw chain is blocked
N Simultaneously press the throttle
trigger lockout (2) and throttle
trigger (3) – set master control
lever (4)
Position choke shutter closed l
– if engine is cold (even if the engine
has stalled during opening of
throttle after starting)
Position starting acceleration n
– if engine is warm (once the engine
has been running for approx. one
minute)
N Hold and start the chain saw
When the engine has turned over for
the first time
N Move the Master Control lever (4) to
the position starting acceleration
n
N Hold and start the chain saw
Once the engine is running
N Press the throttle trigger lockout and
blip the throttle trigger (3); the
Master Control lever (4) jumps to
the operating position F and the
engine begins to idle
There must not be anyone within
the swivel range of the chain saw.
2710BA006 KN
4
4
2
3
1
5902BA029 KN
4
4
5902BA030 KN
3
4
4
5902BA031 KN