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Holding the chain saw, On the ground, Between the knees or thighs, Starting, Standard versions, risk

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Holding the chain saw There are two ways to hold the chain saw during starting. On the ground Between the knees or thighs Starting Standard versions English 143BA018 KN 143BA019 KN 143BA020 KN N Place the chain saw securely on the ground and assume a steady stance - the saw chain must not touch any objects and also must not touch the ground N With the left hand on handlebar, press the chain saw firmly against the ground - thumb wrapped around the handlebar N Place your right foot through the rear handle N Clamp the rear handle between the knees or thighs N Grip the handlebar firmly with the left hand - thumb wrapped around the handlebar N With the right hand, pull the starter grip slowly until you feel it engage - and then give it a brisk strong pull - simultaneously press down on the handlebar - do not pull the starter rope out all the way - risk of breakage! Do not let the starter grip snap back - guide it vertically back into the housing so that the starter rope can rewind properly With a new engine or after a long period of disuse, it may be necessary to pull the starter rope several times - to prime the fuel line. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 33

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MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C
English
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Holding the chain saw
There are two ways to hold the chain
saw during starting.
On the ground
N
Place the chain saw securely on the
ground and assume a steady
stance – the saw chain must not
touch any objects and also must not
touch the ground
N
With the left hand on handlebar,
press the chain saw firmly against
the ground – thumb wrapped
around the handlebar
N
Place your right foot through the
rear handle
Between the knees or thighs
N
Clamp the rear handle between the
knees or thighs
N
Grip the handlebar firmly with the
left hand – thumb wrapped around
the handlebar
Starting
Standard versions
N
With the right hand, pull the starter
grip slowly until you feel it engage –
and then give it a brisk strong pull –
simultaneously press down on the
handlebar – do not pull the starter
rope out all the way –
risk of
breakage!
Do not let the starter grip
snap back – guide it vertically back
into the housing so that the starter
rope can rewind properly
With a new engine or after a long period
of disuse, it may be necessary to pull the
starter rope several times – to prime the
fuel line.
143BA018 KN
143BA019 KN
143BA020 KN