Balancing The Machine; Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl 410 C-M Instruction Manual

Balancing the Machine

The machine will balance differently
depending on the cutting attachment
mounted.
Let the machine swing on the
N
harness until it stops moving –
change the connection point if
necessary
Hanging positions
Mowing heads, grass cutting blades,
brush knives and shredder blades
should rest lightly on the ground.
Circular saw blades should "hover"
approx. 20 cm above the ground.
FS 360 C-M, FS 410 C-M, FS 460 C-M, FS 490 C-M
Putting down the machine in an
emergency
WARNING
As soon as it becomes apparent that a
dangerous situation is developing, the
machine must be put down quickly.
Practice setting down the machine
quickly. In order to avoid damage, when
practicing, do not throw the machine on
the ground.
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
Controls
3
2
1
1 Throttle trigger lockout
2 Throttle trigger
3 Stop switch – with settings for Run
and Stop. Press the stop switch to
switch off the ignition.
Function of the stop switch and the
ignition
When the stop switch is not actuated, it
is in the position Run: The ignition is
switched on – the engine is ready for
starting and can be started. If the stop
switch is actuated, the ignition is
switched off. Once the engine comes to
a standstill, the ignition is automatically
switched on again.
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