Stihl HL-KM Instruction Manual page 41

: Place the unit on the ground: It must
rest securely on the engine support .
Check that the tool is not touching
the ground or any other obstacles –
see also chapter "Starting/Stopping
the Engine" in the KombiTool
instruction manual.
: Make sure you have a firm footing.
: Hold the unit with your left hand and
press it down firmly –
your thumb should be under the fan
housing.
Do not stand or kneel on the drive
tube!
KM 110, KM 130
: Pull the starter grip slowly with your
right hand until you feel it engage
and then give it a brisk strong pull.
Do not pull out the starter rope all
the way – it might otherwise break.
: Do not let the starter grip snap back.
Guide it slowly and vertically into the
housing so that the starter rope can
rewind properly.
English / USA
: Crank engine until it begins to fire.
After no more than five attempts,
turn the choke knob to e and
continue cranking.
As soon as engine runs
: Blip the throttle trigger so that the
slide control moves to the normal
run position #
and the engine settles down to idle
speed.
Make sure the carburetor is
correctly adjusted – the tool must
not move when the engine is idling.
Your machine is now ready for
operation.
To shut down the engine:
: Push the slide control in the
direction of the arrow on the stop
symbol ( ) to STOP-O.
At very low outside temperatures:
As soon as engine runs:
: Blip the throttle trigger to disengage
the starting throttle positiion –
the slide control moves to the run
position # – and the engine settles
down to idle speed.
: Open the throttle part way and warm
up engine for a brief period.
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