Stihl MS 400 C-M User Manual

► If the engine is at ambient temperature:
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► Depress the throttle trigger lockout (5) and
hold it there.
► Pull the throttle trigger (4) and hold it there.
► Move the Master Control lever (3) to position
and hold it there.
► Release the throttle trigger (4) and lockout
lever (5).
The Master Control lever (3) engages in posi‐
tion
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► Hold the chainsaw firmly in one of three ways:
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Place the saw on level ground. Hold the
saw firmly on the ground with your left hand
on the handlebar – your thumb should be
under the handle. Put the toe of your right
boot into the rear handle and press down.
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Place the saw on level ground. Hold the
saw firmly on the ground with your left hand
on the handlebar – your thumb should be
under the handle. Put the heel of your right
boot into the rear handle and press down.
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Hold the saw firmly with your left hand on
the handlebar – your thumb should be under
the handle. Hold the rear handle tightly
between your legs, just above the knees.
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► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand
until you feel it engage.
► Pull the starter grip quickly and allow the
starter rope to rewind several times until the
engine runs.
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If the Master Control lever (3) is in position .
Briefly depress the lockout lever (4) and blip
the throttle trigger (5).
The Master Control lever springs to position .
The engine runs at idling speed.
NOTICE
■ Do not accelerate the engine with the chain
brake engaged since this can damage the
chain brake.
►
Disengage the chain brake before you start
cutting.
► Disengage the chain brake.
Your saw is ready for operation.
► If the saw chain rotates while the engine is
idling:
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Do not use the chainsaw and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
The saw has a malfunction.
► If the engine does not start: Move the Master
Control lever (3) to position and try again to
start the engine.
9.2 Stopping the Engine
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► Release the throttle trigger (2).
The engine runs at idling speed.
► Move the Master Control lever (1) to posi‐
tion .
The engine stops and the Master Control lever
(1) springs back to position
.
► If the engine does not stop:
► Move the Master Control lever to posi‐
tion
.
The engine stops.
► Do not use the chainsaw and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
The saw has a malfunction.
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Stihl MS 400 C-M Specifications

General

Idle speed	- RPM
Motor type	2-stroke motor
Chain pitch	3/8 \
Blade length	500 mm
Product color	Black, Grey, Orange
Automatic oiling	Yes
Engine displacement	66.8 cm³
Power source	Gasoline
Sound power level	118 dB
Vibration emission	3.5 m/s²
Sound pressure level	107 dB

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	5800 g