Stihl MS 151 TC, Instruction Manual

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throttle trigger at the same time and hold them in
that position – now set the Master Control lever.
The Master Control lever moves from the starting
throttle position (
n
) to the run position (
F
) when
you press down the throttle trigger lockout and
blip the throttle trigger at the same time.
To switch off the engine, set the master control
lever to Stop 0.
15.4 Manual fuel pump
The manual fuel pump bulb must be pressed:
–
When starting for the first time
–
If the fuel tank was run until empty (engine
stopped).
15.5 Holding the Chain Saw
3009BA005 KN
► 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.
► Hold the control handle of the chain saw firmly
in the right hand
► Support the right knee on the carburetor cover
15.6 Actuating
► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand
until you feel it engage – and then give it a
brisk strong pull and push down the control
handle at the same time. Do not pull out the
starter rope to full length – it might otherwise
break. Do not let the starter grip snap back.
Guide it slowly back into the housing so that
the starter rope can rewind properly.
15.7 Starting the Chainsaw
WARNING
Bystanders must be well clear of the general
work area of the saw.
201
1BA014 KN
► Press the manual fuel pump bulb at least 9
times - even when bulb is filled with fuel
3006BA007 KN
4
1
2
3
► Push the hand guard (1) forward – the chain is
locked.
► Press down the trigger lockout (2) and pull the
throttle trigger (3) at the same time. Set Mas‐
ter Control lever (4) to starting throttle posi‐
tion (
n
).
► Set choke lever to required position.
Position choke shutter closed
l
3006BA021 KN
–
if engine is cold (even if the engine has stalled
during opening of throttle after starting)
English 15 Starting / Stopping the Engine
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