MS 241 C-M
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N Hold the saw on the ground.
N Push the Master Control lever as far 
as stop in direction of STOP or † 
and hold it there.
WARNING
An ignition spark may occur if the Master 
Control lever is not held against STOP 
or †.
N Operate the rewind starter several 
times.
N Release the Master Control lever – it 
springs back to the run position F.
N Install the spark plug – see "Spark 
Plug".
N Hold and start your saw as 
described.
During the break-in period
A factory new machine should not be run 
at high revs (full throttle off load) for the 
first three tank fillings. This avoids 
unnecessarily high loads during the 
break-in period. As all moving parts 
have to bed in during the break-in 
period, the frictional resistances in the 
shortblock are greater during this period. 
The engine develops its maximum 
power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings.
During work
NOTICE
Open the throttle only when the chain 
brake is off. Running the engine at high 
revs with the chain brake engaged 
(chain locked) will quickly damage the 
engine and chain drive (clutch, chain 
brake).
Check chain tension frequently
A new saw chain must be retensioned 
more frequently than one that has been 
in use already for an extended period.
Chain cold
Tension is correct when the chain fits 
snugly against the underside of the bar 
but can still be pulled along the bar by 
hand. Retension if necessary – see 
"Tensioning the Saw Chain".
Chain at operating temperature
The chain stretches and begins to sag. 
The drive links must not come out of the 
bar groove on the underside of the bar – 
the chain may otherwise jump off the 
bar. Retension the chain – see 
"Tensioning the Saw Chain".
NOTICE
The chain contracts as it cools down. If it 
is not slackened off, it can damage the 
crankshaft and bearings.
After a long period of full-throttle 
operation
After a long period of full-throttle 
operation, allow engine to run for a while 
at idle speed so that the heat in the 
engine can be dissipated by flow of 
cooling air. This protects engine-
mounted components (ignition, 
carburetor) from thermal overload.
After finishing work
N Slacken off the chain if you have 
retensioned it at operating 
temperature during work.
NOTICE
Always slacken off the chain again after 
finishing work. The chain contracts as it 
cools down. If it is not slackened off, it 
can damage the crankshaft and 
bearings.
Short-term storage
Wait for engine to cool down. Keep the 
machine with a full tank of fuel in a dry 
place, well away from sources of 
ignition, until you need it again.
Operating Instructions