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English / USA
MS 441 C
When the engine begins to fire:
: Press in the decompression valve 
button again.
: Move Master Control lever (4) to n 
and continue cranking – as soon 
as engine runs, immediately blip 
the throttle trigger (3) – 
the Master Control lever (4) will 
move to the “Run” position #  (5) 
and the engine will settle down to 
idling speed.
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As the chain brake is still engaged, 
the engine must be returned to 
idling speed immediately – or the 
engine housing and chain brake 
might otherwise be damaged.
: Pull the hand guard back toward the 
front handle:= 
The chain brake is now disengaged   
– your saw is ready for operation.
Always disengage chain brake 
before accelerating the engine. 
High revs with the chain brake 
engaged (chain locked) will quickly 
damage the engine and chain drive 
(clutch, chain brake).
: Observe safety precautions.
: Check operation of chain lubrication 
before starting work.
At very low outside temperatures:
: Allow engine to warm up at part 
throttle.
: Change over to winter operation 
if necessary – see “Winter 
Operation”.
To shut down the engine: 
: Move Master Control lever to $.
If fuel tank has been run until 
empty and then refueled:
: Press in button to open the 
decompression valve.
: Start as described for warm engine 
(warm start n).
If fuel tank has been run  
completely dry (engine stops) 
and then refueled:
: Press in button to open the 
decompression valve.
: Start as described for cold engine 
(cold start  l).
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