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NRemove the shroud (2). Preheating the carburetor At temperatures below +50°F (+10°C): 1 0001BA002 KN NPull the shutter (1) out of the summer position (s). 0001BA003 KN NFit the shutter in the winter position (r) – symbol rfacing up. N Fit the shroud. Heated air is now drawn in from around the cylinder to warm the carburetor – this helps prevent carburetor icing. At temperatures above +70°F (+20°C): N Always return the shutter to the summer position (s) to avoid engine running problems and overheating. English At temperatures below 14°F (-10°C) It is advisable to fit the "cover plate" kit (special accessory) if you use your saw in extremely cold conditions (temperatures below 14°F (-10°C), in powder or drifting snow). If idling behavior is erratic or acceleration is poor N Turn the low speed screw (L) 1/8 of a turn (45°) counterclockwise. It is usually necessary to change the setting of the idle speed screw (LA) after every correction to the low speed screw (L) – see "Adjusting the Carburetor". N If your saw is very cold (frost or ice on machine), start the engine and keep it at a high idle speed (with chain brake disengaged) until it reaches normal operating temperature. Cover plate The cover plate (special accessory) helps prevent snow being sucked into the machine. When the cover plate is fitted, the shutter must be in the winter position. In the event of engine running problems, first check that conditions for use of the cover plate still apply. MS 362 C 31 English Fitting the cover plate Setting the Master Control lever Starting / Stopping theEngine To move the Master Control lever from the normal run position (F) to the starting Positions of Master Control lever throttle position (n) or choke closed 2 2 0001BA004 KN1 NPlace the cover plate (1) in position, engage the two tabs (arrows), and secure it with the screws (2). position (l), press down the throttle trigger interlock and squeeze the throttle trigger at the same time. Select choke shutter closed (l) – If the engine is cold – If the engine stalls when you open the throttle after starting – If the fuel was run until empty (engine stopped) Select starting throttle (n) – If the engine is warm, i.e. if it has been running for about one minute. STOP 0 001BA140 KN – When the engine begins to fire – After clearing the flooded combustion chamber Stop 0 – engine off – the ignition is Holding the saw switched off. Normal run position F – engine runs or There are two methods of starting the can fire. saw. Starting throttle n– this position is used to start a warm engine. The Master Control lever moves to the normal run position as soon as the throttle trigger is squeezed. Choke shutter closed l – this position is used to start a cold engine. 32 MS 362 C English On the ground Between knees Starting NPlace your saw on the ground. NHold the rear handle tightly between your legs, just above the knees. NHold the front handle firmly with your left hand – your thumb should be under the handle. NPull 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 001BA195 KN001BA196 KN001BA197 KN Make sure you have a firm footing – check that chain is not touching any object or the ground. N Hold the saw firmly on the ground with your left hand on the front handle – your thumb should be under the handle. N Put your right foot into the rear handle and press down. 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, it may be necessary to pull the starter rope several times to prime the fuel system. Starting the engine Bystanders must be well clear of the general work area of the saw. MS 362 C 33 MS 362 C English 34 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. N Push the hand guard (1) forward – the chain is locked. N Press down the trigger interlock (2) and pull the throttle trigger (3) at the same time. Set Master Control lever (4) to: Choke shutter closed (l) – If the engine is cold (also use this position if the engine stopped when you opened the throttle after starting) Starting throttle (n) – If the engine is warm, i.e. if it has been running for about one minute. N Hold and start your saw as described. When the engine begins to fire: N Set the Master Control lever (1) to starting throttle position (n). N Press in button to open the decompression valve. N Hold and start your saw as described. As soon as the engine runs N Blip the throttle trigger (2) the Master Control lever (1) moves to the run position F and the engine settles down to idling speed. N Pull the hand guard back t...