Operation Manual
39MS 650, MS 660
English / USA
1 = Take out the air baffle vertically
2 = Pull off the spark plug boot
: Unscrew and dry off the spark plug -
: Set the Master Control lever to 
“Stop” position d
: Press down the interlock lever, open 
the throttle wide and, at the same 
time, crank the engine several times 
with the starter to clear the 
combustion chamber.
: Refit the spark plug and connect the 
spark plug boot –
reassemble the other parts.
: Set Master Control lever to “Warm 
Start” n – even if engine is cold.
: Press in decompression valve 
again.
: Now start the engine.
During break-in period
A factory new machine should not be run 
at high revs (full throttle off load) for the 
first three tank fillings. This avoids 
unnecessary high loads during the 
break-in period. As all moving parts 
have to bed in during the break-in 
period, the frictional resistances in the 
engine are greater during this period. 
The engine develops its maximum 
power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings.
Do not make the mixture leaner to 
achieve an apparent increase in 
power – this could damage the 
engine – see “Adjusting 
Carburetor”.
Always disengage the chain brake 
before opening the throttle. Running 
the engine at higher revs with the 
chain brake engaged (saw chain at 
a standstill) will quickly damage the 
engine and chain drive (clutch, 
chain brake).
During operation
Check chain tension frequently
A new chain has to be retensioned more 
often than one that has been in use for 
some time.
Chain cold: 
Tension is correct when chain fits snugly 
against the underside of the bar and can 
still be pulled along the bar by hand.
Retension if necessary – see 
“Tensioning the Saw Chain”.
Chain at operating temperature: 
The chain stretches and begins to sag. 
The drive links must not come out of the 
bar groove – the chain may otherwise 
jump off the bar. 
Retension the chain – see “Tensioning 
the Saw Chain”!
Always slacken off the chain after 
finishing work. The chain contracts 
as it cools down. If it is not 
slackened off, it can damage the 
crankshaft and bearings.
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Operating Instructions










