Stihl FS 290 User Manual

FS 160, FS 220, FS 280, FS 290
English
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Symbol on slide control
7 h – stop symbol and arrow. To stop
the engine, push the slide control in
the direction of the arrow on the stop
symbol (h) to STOP-0.
Starting
N Press down the trigger interlock
lever and squeeze the throttle
trigger.
N and hold them in that position.
N Move the slide control to START
and hold it there.
N Now release the throttle trigger,
slide control and trigger interlock in
that order. This is the starting
throttle position.
N Choke knob
If the engine is cold
N Turn the choke knob (8)
counterclockwise to g.
If the engine is warm
N Turn the choke knob (8) clockwise,
away from g. Also use this position
if the engine has been running but is
still cold.
Starting
N Place the unit on the ground: It must
rest securely on the engine support
and the deflector. Check that the
cutting attachment is not touching
the ground of any other obstacles.
N Make sure you have a safe and
secure footing.
N Hold the unit firmly on the ground
with your left hand and press down
– do not touch the throttle trigger or
throttle interlock – your thumb
should be under the fan housing.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
270BA003 KN
8
8
270BA004 KN
002BA038 KN
002BA040 KN

Stihl FS 290 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FS 290
Category	Brush Cutter
Language	English