Instruction Manual

MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
English
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On the ground
N Place the chain saw securely on the
ground – 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, with machines without an
additional manual fuel pump, it may be
necessary to pull the starter rope several
times – to prime the fuel line.
143BA018 KN
143BA019 KN
143BA020 KN