Stihl FS 260 Instruction Manual page 29

13 Starting / Stopping the Engine
► Press in the outer edge (arrows) of the choke
knob (5) and then turn it to <.
13.2.3 Cranking
► Place the unit on the ground: It must rest
securely on the engine's guard plate and the
deflector.
► 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.
► Make sure you have a firm footing, either
standing, stooping or kneeling.
► Hold the unit firmly on the ground with your left
hand and press down – do not touch the throt‐
tle trigger or lockout lever – your thumb should
be under the fan housing.
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NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
► Hold the starter grip with your right hand.
Alternative method of starting:
Engine warm and the machine hanging from the
harness.
► Hold the machine firmly with your right hand
on the drive tube, handle support or handle‐
bar.
► With the machine behind you, press it against
the left side of your body.
► Hold the starter grip with your left hand.
Both methods:
► Pull the starter grip steadily.
NOTICE
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 back into the housing so that the starter
rope can rewind properly.
► Continue cranking until the engine runs.
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