Information
Before You Start
STOP
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The four positions of the
Master Control lever
$ = Engine off –
ignition is switched off.
# = Normal run position –
engine runs or can fire.
To move the Master Control lever from #
n
l
to
or
, press down the throttle
trigger interlock and squeeze throttle
trigger at the same time.
n
=Warm start – this position is used to
start a warm engine. The Master
Control lever moves to the normal
run position as soon as the throttle
trigger is squeezed.
l
=Cold start – this position is used to
start a cold engine.
MS 290, 310, 390
Starting / Stopping
the Engine
Only Models with Decompression
Valve
:
Press in the button (arrow) to open
the decompression valve.
The valve closes automatically as soon
as the engine begins to fire.
For this reason the decompression valve
should be pressed in before each
starting attempt.
English / USA
0
1
:
Observe safety precautions –
see "Safety Precautions".
:
Push hand guard (1) forward:
The chain is now locked.
:
Press down trigger interlock (2) and
squeeze throttle trigger (3) at the
same time.
Set Master Control lever to:
for cold start l
for warm start n
(even if engine has been running
but is still cold).
STOP
2
3
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