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Versions with Easy2Start

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English Versions with Easy2Start The Easy2Start stores the energy required to start the saw. For this reason there may be a delay of a few seconds between cranking the engine and it actually starting. There are two ways of starting machines with Easy2Start: N Hold the starter grip with your right hand and pull it out slowly and steadily - or - hold the starter grip with your right hand and give it several short pulls, using only a short length of rope for each pull. N Push down the handle while cranking. Do not pull out the rope to its full length - it might otherwise break. N Do not let the starter grip snap back. Guide it slowly back into the housing so that the starter rope can rewind properly. Starting the saw Versions with manual fuel pump N Press the fuel pump bulb at least five times - even if the bulb is already filled with fuel. Bystanders must be well clear of the general work area of the saw. N Observe safety precautions. 533BA004 KN 533BA005 KN All models 0 1 2 3 N Push the hand guard (1) forward - the chain is locked. N Press down trigger lockout (2) and pull the throttle trigger at the same time. Set Master Control lever (3) 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. 36 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C

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MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
English
36
Versions with Easy2Start
The Easy2Start stores the energy
required to start the saw. For this reason
there may be a delay of a few seconds
between cranking the engine and it
actually starting.
There are two ways of starting machines
with Easy2Start:
N
Hold the starter grip with your right
hand and pull it out slowly and
steadily –
or
– hold the starter grip
with your right hand and give it
several short pulls, using only a
short length of rope for each pull.
N
Push down the handle while
cranking. Do not pull out the rope to
its full length –
it might otherwise
break
.
N
Do not let the starter grip snap back.
Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
Starting the saw
N
Observe safety precautions.
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 trigger lockout (2) and
pull the throttle trigger at the same
time. Set Master Control lever (3) 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.
Bystanders must be well clear of
the general work area of the saw.
533BA004 KN
2
1
533BA005 KN
0
3