MS 241 C-M
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N Push the hand guard (1) forward – 
the chain is locked.
N Depress the throttle trigger 
lockout (2) and throttle trigger (3) 
and hold them in that position – 
move Master Control lever (4) to 
start position (}) and let go of the 
throttle trigger and throttle trigger 
lockout at the same time.
N Hold and start your saw as 
described.
As soon as the engine runs
N Press down trigger lockout and the 
pull the throttle trigger (3) at the 
same time – the Master Control 
lever (4) moves to the run 
position (F) and the engine settles 
down to idling speed.
N Pull the hand guard back towards 
the front handle.
The chain brake is now disengaged – 
your saw is ready for operation.
NOTICE
Always disengage chain brake before 
accelerating the engine. High revs with 
the chain brake engaged (chain locked) 
will quickly damage the clutch and chain 
brake.
At very low outside temperatures
N Change over to winter operation if 
necessary – see “Winter Operation”.
Stopping the Engine
N Move the Master Control lever in the 
direction of STOP or † – when 
released, the Master Control lever 
springs back to the normal run 
position F.
If engine does not start
N Check that all settings are correct.
N Check that there is fuel in the tank 
and refuel if necessary.
N Check that the spark plug boot is 
properly connected.
N Repeat the starting procedure.
or:
It is possible that the fuel-air mixture in 
the combustion chamber is over-rich 
and has flooded the engine.
N Remove the spark plug – see 
"Spark Plug".
N Dry the spark plug.