Stihl FS 361 C-M Instruction Manual page 17

11 Operating the Trimmer
► Start the engine without depressing the throttle
trigger.
The engine runs and the choke lever remains
in position .
► Run the engine for at least 30 seconds but no
more than 60 seconds (A) without depressing
the throttle trigger.
► Hold and guide the brushcutter in such a way
that the gearbox does not touch the ground or
other objects.
NOTICE
■ The calibration process is aborted if the throt‐
tle trigger is released before the trigger is
properly calibrated. It is then necessary to
restart the calibration process.
► Keep the throttle trigger fully depressed.
NOTICE
■ The trimmer can be incorrectly calibrated if the
throttle trigger is not kept fully depressed dur‐
ing calibration. This can damage the brushcut‐
ter.
► Keep the throttle trigger fully depressed.
► Depress the throttle trigger for at least 40
seconds (B) and hold it in that position.
The engine accelerates and the trimmer is
calibrated. The engine speed fluctuates and
increases perceptibly during calibration.
► If the engine stalls: Make another attempt to
calibrate the trimmer.
► If the engine stops repeatedly: Do not use
your trimmer and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
The brushcutter is defective.
► As soon as the engine speed drops noticeably
(C): Release the throttle trigger.
The engine runs at idling speed. The brushcut‐
ter is calibrated and ready for use.
► Shut off the engine.
► Mount the cutting attachment.
11.4 Holding and Controlling the
Brushcutter
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► Hook the carrying strip (2) onto the carabi‐
ner (1).
► Hold the brushcutter firmly with your right hand
on the control handle – wrap your thumb
around the handle.
► Hold the brushcutter with your the left hand on
the left grip in such a way that your thumb
encloses the handle.
11.5 Mowing
The cutting height is determined by the distance
of the cutting attachment from the ground.
Mowing with a mowing head (A)
► Swing the brushcutter steadily back and forth
in an arc.
► Move forward slowly in a controlled manner.
Mowing with a grass cutting blade or brush
knife (B)
► Mow with the left-hand side on the metal cut‐
ting attachment.
► Move forward slowly in a controlled manner.
11.6 Thinning with a brush knife or
shredder blade
English
A B
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