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English / USA 143BA018 KN 143BA019 KN 143BA020 KN : Place your saw on the ground. Make sure you have a firm footing - check that chain is not touching any object or the ground. Bystanders must be well clear of the general work area of the saw. : Hold the saw firmly on the ground with your left hand on the front handle - your thumb should be under the handle. : Put your right foot into the rear handle and press down. Alternative method of starting: : Hold the rear handle tightly between your legs, just above the knees. : Hold the front handle firmly with your left hand - your thumb should be under the handle. : Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand until you feel it engage - then give the grip a brisk strong pull and push down the front handle at the same time. Do not pull out the starter rope to its full length - it might otherwise break. Do not let the starter grip snap back - guide it slowly into the housing so that the starter rope can rewind properly. If the engine is new, pull the starter several times to prime the fuel line. MS 260 39

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MS 260
English / USA
:
Place your saw on the ground.
Make
sure you have a firm footing –
check that chain is not touching any
object or the ground.
Bystanders must be well clear of the
general work area of the saw.
:
Hold the saw firmly on the ground
with your left hand on the front
handle – your thumb should be
under the handle.
:
Put your right foot into the rear
handle and press down.
Alternative method of starting:
:
Hold the rear handle tightly between
your legs, just above the knees.
:
Hold the front handle firmly with
your left hand – your thumb should
be under the handle.
:
Pull the starter grip slowly with your
right hand until you feel it engage –
then give the grip a brisk strong pull
and push down the front handle at
the same time.
Do not pull out the starter rope to its full
length – it might otherwise break.
Do not let the starter grip snap back –
guide it slowly into the housing so that
the starter rope can rewind properly.
If the engine is new, pull the starter
several times to prime the fuel line.
143BA018 KN
143BA019 KN
143BA020 KN