MS 241 C-M
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Positions of Master Control Lever
STOP or † – Master Control lever must 
be pushed in direction of STOP or † to 
switch off ignition. The Master Control 
lever springs back to the run position F 
when it is released.
WARNING
The ignition is switched on again 
automatically after the engine stops. 
Engine can be started by operating the 
rewind starter.
Normal run position (F) – engine runs or 
can fire.
Start } – the engine is started in this 
position.
Setting the Master Control Lever
To move the Master Control lever from 
the run position F to start }, depress 
the trigger lockout and the throttle trigger 
and hold them in that position – set the 
Master Control lever to start } and let 
go of the throttle trigger and trigger 
lockout.
The Master Control lever moves from 
the start position (}) to the run 
position (F) when you press down the 
throttle trigger lockout and squeeze the 
throttle trigger at the same time.
To switch off the engine, move the 
Master Control lever in the direction of 
STOP or † – when released, the Master 
Control lever springs back to the run 
position F.
Holding the Saw
There are two ways of holding the saw 
when starting.
On the ground 
N 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.
N Hold the saw firmly on the ground 
with your left hand on the front 
handle – your thumb should be 
under the handle.
N Put your right foot into the rear 
handle or your right heel on the rear 
hand guard and press down.
Starting / Stopping the 
Engine
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