Stihl FS 130 Instruction Manual page 36

English
Starting
Press down the trigger lockout lever
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and squeeze the throttle trigger
and hold them in that position.
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Move the slide control to START
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and hold it there.
Now release the throttle trigger,
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slide control and trigger lockout in
that order. This is the starting
throttle position.
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8
Set the choke knob (8):
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g if the engine is cold
e for warm start – also use this posi -
tion if the engine has been running
but is still cold.
Press the manual fuel pump
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bulb (9) at least five times – even if
the bulb is filled with fuel.
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Cranking
Place the unit on the ground: It must
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rest securely on the engine support
and the deflector. Check that the
cutting attachment is not touching
the ground or any other obstacles.
Make sure you have a safe and
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secure footing.
Hold the unit with your left hand and
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press it down firmly – your thumb
should be under the fan housing.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
Hold the starter grip with your right
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hand.
Pull the starter grip slowly until you
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feel it engage and then give it a brisk
strong pull.
NOTICE
Do not pull out the starter rope all the
way – it might otherwise break.
Do not let the starter grip snap back.
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Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
Crank the engine until it begins to
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fire. After no more than five
attempts, turn the choke knob to e.
Continue cranking.
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As soon as the engine runs
Blip the throttle trigger. The slide
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control moves to the normal run
position F – and the engine settles
down to idle speed.
WARNING
Make sure the carburetor is correctly
adjusted. The cutting attachment must
not rotate when the engine is idling.
The machine is now ready for operation.
FS 130, FS 130 R