Instruction Manual

MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
English
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When the engine has turned over for the
first time
N Move the master control lever to the
position starting acceleration n
N Hold and start the chain saw
Once the engine is running
N Press the throttle trigger lockout and
blip the throttle trigger (4); the
master control lever (3) jumps to the
operating position F and the engine
begins to idle
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
Switch 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 choke shutter
closed l to starting acceleration 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 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
starting acceleration n – even if the
engine is cold
N Restart the engine
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4
5
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533BA006 KN
143BA012 KN