Instruction Manual

MS 271, MS 271 C, MS 291, MS 291 C
English
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Starting the chain saw
WARNING
There must not be anyone within the
swivel range of the chain saw.
Versions with manual fuel pump
N Press the manual 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 cold start l
– If engine is cold (even if the engine
has stalled during opening of
throttle after starting)
Position warm start 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 warm start 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
run F and the engine begins to idle
2710BA006 KN
4
4
2
3
1
5902BA029 KN
4
4
5902BA030 KN
3
4
4
5902BA031 KN