Stihl FS 240 Instruction Manual page 29

Version with loop handle
3
2
1 Throttle trigger lockout
2 Throttle trigger
3 Stop switch with Run and Stop
positions. Press the stop switch
(...) to switch off the ignition – see
"Function of stop switch and ignition
system".
Function of stop switch and ignition
system
The stop switch is normally in the Run
position, i.e. when it is not depressed:
The ignition is switched on – the engine
is ready to start. Operate the stop switch
to switch off the ignition. The ignition is
switched on again automatically after
the engine stops.
FS 240, FS 240 R
Starting the Engine
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Press the manual fuel pump
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bulb (4) at least five times – even if
the bulb is filled with fuel.
Cold engine (cold start)
Press in the outer edge (arrows) of
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the choke knob (5) and then turn it
to g .
Also use this setting if the engine has
been running but is still cold.
Hot engine (hot start)
The engine has reached normal
operating temperature, then shut down
and restarted after more than 5 minutes.
4
5 5
5
Press in the outer edge (arrows) of
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the choke knob (5) and then turn it
to <.
Cranking
Place the unit on the ground: It must
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rest securely on the engine's guard
plate and the deflector.
If fitted: Remove the transport guard
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from the cutting attachment.
To reduce the risk of accidents, check
that the cutting attachment is not
touching the ground of any other
obstacles.
Make sure you have a firm footing,
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either standing, stooping or
kneeling.
Hold the unit firmly on the ground
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with your left hand and press down
– do not touch the throttle trigger or
lockout lever – your thumb should
be under the fan housing.
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