Stihl FS User Manual

FS
English
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Floating Positions
Mowing tools (A) such as mowing
heads, grass cutting blades and brush
knives
N should just touch the ground.
Circular saw blades (B)
N should "hover" about 20 cm (8 in)
above the ground.
When the correct floating position has
been reached:
N Tighten down the screw on the
carrying ring firmly.
Starting the Engine
Always follow the starting procedure
described in the basic power tool
instruction manual.
N Place the unit on the ground: It must
rest securely on the engine support
and the deflector.
N If fitted: Remove the transport guard
from the cutting attachment.
To reduce the risk of accidents, check
that the cutting attachment is not
touching the ground of any other
obstacles.
N Make sure you have a firm footing,
either standing, stooping or
kneeling.
N Hold the unit firmly on the ground
with your left hand and press down
– do not touch the throttle trigger,
lockout lever or slide control.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
WARNING
The cutting attachment may begin to
move as soon as the engine starts. For
this reason, blip the throttle after starting
– the engine returns to idling speed.
Now follow the starting procedure
described in the basic power tool
instruction manual.
Stopping the Engine
N See basic power tool instruction
manual.
A
002BA034 KN
B
002BA035 KN
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
233BA020 KN
233BA014 KN

Stihl FS Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FS
Category	Garden Machinery Accessories
Language	English