Operation Manual

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English / USA
MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C
Starting Procedure
: Press in the button to open the
decompression valve.
The decompression valve closes as
soon as the engine fires.
: For this reason you must press in
the button before each starting
attempt.
: Observe safety precautions
: Push hand guard (1) forward:
The chain is now locked.
: Press down trigger interlock (2) and
pull the throttle trigger (3) at the
same time.
Set Master Control lever to:
for cold start l
for warm start n
(after engine has been running for
about one minute)
: Place your saw on the ground.
Make sure you have a firm footing –
check that chain is not touching any
object or the ground.
Bystanders must be well clear of the
general work area of the saw.
: Hold the saw firmly on the ground
with your left hand on the front
handle – your thumb should be
under the handle.
: Put your right foot into the rear
handle and press down.
Starting / Stopping
the Engine
213BA002 KN
213BA003 KN
STOP
1
0
3
2
213BA004 KN