Manual 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.
MS 271, MS 271 C, MS 291, MS 291 C
On the ground
Place your saw on the ground.
N
Make sure you have a firm footing –
check that the chain is not touching
any object or the ground.
Hold the saw firmly on the ground
N
with your left hand on the front
handle – your thumb should be
under the handle.
Put your right foot into the rear
N
handle and press down.
Between knees or thighs
Hold the rear handle tightly between
N
your legs, just above the knees.
Hold the front handle firmly with
N
your left hand – your thumb should
be under the handle.
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