Stihl MS 361, Instruction Manual

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16.5.2 All models
WARNING
Bystanders must be well clear of the general
work area of the saw.
2
213BA034 KN
1
3
STOP
0
4
► 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:
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.
► Hold and start your saw as described.
16.6 When the engine begins to fire:
1
213BA035 KN
0
STOP
► Set the Master Control lever (1) to the starting
throttle position (
n
).
► Press the button to open the decompression
valve (depending on model).
► Hold and start your saw as described.
16.7 As soon as the engine runs
2
1
213BA036 KN
0
STOP
► Press down trigger lockout and the blip the
throttle trigger (2) – the Master Control
lever (1) moves to the run position
F
and the
engine settles down to idling speed.
001BA186 KN
► Pull the hand guard back toward the front han‐
dle.
The chain brake is now disengaged – your saw is
ready for operation.
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