MS 241 C-M
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Between knees or thighs
N Hold the rear handle tightly between 
your legs, just above the knees.
N Hold the front handle firmly with 
your left hand – your thumb should 
be under the handle.
Cranking
N Pull the starter grip slowly with your 
right hand until you feel it engage – 
and then give it a brisk strong pull 
and push down the front handle at 
the same time. Do not pull out the 
starter rope to full length – it might 
otherwise break. Do not let the 
starter grip snap back. Guide it 
slowly back into the housing so that 
the starter rope can rewind properly. 
Machines without additional manual fuel 
pump: If the engine is new or after a long 
out-of-service period or if the tank has 
been run dry (engine stops), it may be 
necessary to pull the starter rope several 
times to prime the fuel system.
Starting the Saw
WARNING
Bystanders must be well clear of the 
general work area of the saw.
Versions with manual fuel pump
N Press the manual fuel pump bulb at 
least five times – even if the bulb is 
already filled with fuel.
Versions with decompression valve
N Press in the button to open the 
decompression valve.
The decompression valve closes as 
soon as the engine fires. For this reason 
you must press in the button before each 
starting attempt.