Instruction Manual

MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C
English
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All models
N Push the hand guard (1) forward –
the chain is locked.
N Press down the trigger lockout (2)
and pull the throttle trigger (3) at the
same time. Set Master Control
lever (4) to:
Choke shutter closed (l)
– if the engine is cold (also use this
position if the engine stopped when
you opened the throttle after
starting)
Starting throttle position (n)
– if the engine is warm, i.e. if it has
been running for about one minute.
N Hold and start your saw as
described.
When engine begins to fire
N Set the Master Control lever (4) to
the starting throttle position (n).
N Hold and start your saw as
described.
As soon as the engine runs
N Press down trigger lockout and the
blip the throttle trigger (3) – the
Master Control lever (4) moves to
the run position (F) and the engine
settles down to idling speed.
NOTICE
As the chain brake is still engaged, the
engine must be returned to idling speed
immediately – or the engine housing and
chain brake might otherwise be
damaged.
N Pull the hand guard back towards
the front handle.
The chain brake is now disengaged –
your saw is ready for operation.
NOTICE
Always disengage chain brake before
accelerating the engine. High revs with
the chain brake engaged (chain locked)
will quickly damage the clutch and chain
brake.
At very low outside temperatures
N Allow engine to warm up at part
throttle.
N Change over to winter operation if
necessary – see “Winter Operation”.
Stopping the engine
N Move the Master Control lever to the
stop position (0).
If the engine does not start
If you did not move the Master Control
lever from the choke closed
position (l) to the starting throttle
3
1
2
4
2310BA002 KN
0
4
2310BA003 KN
STOP
0
3
4
2310BA004 KN
STOP
0
001BA186 KN