MS 441 C-M
English
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Starting the chain saw
WARNING
There must not be anyone within the 
swivel range of the chain saw.
N Press the button, the 
decompression valve will be 
opened
The decompression valve is closed 
automatically when the engine starts for 
the first time. For this reason, press the 
button again before each additional 
starting procedure.
N Push the hand guard (1) forwards – 
the saw chain is blocked
N Simultaneously press and hold 
down the throttle trigger lockout (2) 
and throttle trigger (3) – set master 
control lever (4) to Start } and 
simultaneously release throttle 
trigger and throttle trigger lockout
N Hold and start the chain saw
Once the engine is running
N Simultaneously blip the throttle 
trigger lockout and the throttle 
trigger (2); the Master Control 
lever (1) jumps to the operating 
position F and the engine begins to 
idle
N Pull the hand guard toward the 
handlebar
The chain brake is released – the chain 
saw is ready for use.
NOTICE
Open the throttle only when the chain 
brake is off. Increased engine speeds 
with the chain brake on (saw chain is 
stationary) will quickly damage the 
clutch and chain brake.