Instruction Manual

MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C
English
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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.
Versions with ErgoStart
The ErgoStart stores the energy for
starting the chain saw. For this reason, a
few seconds may pass between the
pulling of the starter rope and the
starting of the engine.
N With the right hand, pull the starter
grip slowly and smoothly –
simultaneously press down on the
handlebar – do not pull the starter
rope out all the way – risk of
breakage!
N Do not let the starter grip snap back
– guide it vertically back into the
housing so that the starter rope can
rewind properly
Starting the chain saw
WARNING
There must not be anyone within the
swivel range of the chain saw.
N Observe safety precautions
207BA021 KN
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