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English
MS 380
When engine begins to fire:
:
Move Master Control lever (
7
) to
position
5
and continue cranking.
:
As soon as engine runs,
immediately
blip the throttle trigger
(
8
)
– the Master Control lever (
7
) will
move to the run position
9
and the
engine will settle down to idling
speed.
.
As the chain brake is still engaged,
the engine must be returned to
idling speed
immediately
– or the
engine and chain brake might
otherwise be damaged.
:
Pull the hand guard back toward
the front handle:
=
The chain brake is now disengaged
– your saw is ready for operation.
Always disengage the chain brake
before accelerating the engine.
High revs with the chain brake
engaged (chain locked) will quickly
damage the powerhead and chain
drive (clutch, chain brake).
:
Observe safety precautions.
:
Always check operation of chain
lubrication before starting work.
At very low outside temperatures:
:
Allow engine to warm up at part
throttle.
To shut down the engine:
:
Move Master Control lever to
c
If fuel tank has been run until dry
and then refueled:
:
Pull starter rope several times until
fuel system is primed.
:
Now start the engine.
7
215BA003 KN
8
9
5
143BA012 KN