Instruction Manual

MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C
English
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Fuel pump
Press the manual fuel pump bulb
several times – even if the bulb is
already filled with fuel:
– When starting for the first time.
– if the fuel tank was run until empty
(engine stopped).
Holding the Saw
There are two ways of holding the saw
when starting.
On the ground
N Place your saw on the ground.
Make sure you have a firm footing –
check that the chain is not touching
any object or the ground.
N Hold the saw firmly on the ground
with your left hand on the front
handle – your thumb should be
under the handle.
N Put your right foot into the rear
handle and press down.
Between knees or thighs
N Hold the rear handle tightly between
your legs, just above the knees.
N Hold the front handle firmly with
your left hand – your thumb should
be under the handle.
2310BA008 KN
2310BA009 KN