Instruction Manual

MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C
English
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When the engine has turned over for the
first time
N Move master control lever (3) to
warm start n and continue
cranking
Once the engine is running
N Press the throttle trigger lockout (2)
and blip the throttle trigger (4); the
master control lever (3) jumps to
run F and the engine begins to idle
NOTICE
The engine must be switched to idle
immediately – otherwise, damage to the
engine housing and chain brake may
occur when the chain brake is locked.
N Pull the hand guard toward the
handlebar
The chain brake is released - the chain
saw is ready for use.
NOTICE
Open the throttle only when the chain
brake is off. Increased engine speeds
with the chain brake on (saw chain is
stationary) will quickly damage the
clutch and chain brake.
At very low temperatures
N Let the engine warm up briefly with
the throttle slightly open
Switching off the engine
N Move the master control lever to the
stop position 0
If the engine does not start
The master control lever was not
returned from the position cold start l
to warm start n in time, the engine may
be flooded.
N Move the master control lever to the
stop position 0
N Remove the spark plug - see "Spark
plug"
N Dry the spark plug
N Crank the engine several times with
the starter – to clear the combustion
chamber
N Replace the spark plug – see "Spark
plug"
N Set the master control lever to warm
start n – even if the engine is cold
N Restart the engine
3
207BA023 KN
STOP
0
4
2
3
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STOP
0
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