Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl FH-KM Instruction Manual

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Attach the carabiner (1) to the
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carrying ring (2) – hold the carrying
ring steady.
Check that the carabiner is at about
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hip height – adjust if necessary.
Detaching the unit from the harness
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Press down the bar on the
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carabiner (1) and pull the carrying
ring (2) out of the carabiner.
FH-KM
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
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Starting the Engine
Always follow the operating instructions
for the KombiEngine and basic power
tool.
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Position the unit securely for
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starting: It must rest on the machine
support and the blade gearbox.
On units with adjustable cutter bar:
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Set the cutter bar to the straight (0°)
position.
Remove the blade scabbard. Check
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that the cutting blades are not
touching the ground or any other
obstacles. If necessary, rest the
gearbox on a raised support (e.g.
mound, brick or something similar).
Make sure you have a safe and
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secure footing.
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.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
WARNING
The cutting attachment may begin to
move as soon as the engine starts. For
this reason, blip the throttle after starting
– the engine returns to idling speed.
The starting procedure is now as
described in the instruction manual of
the KombiEngine or basic power tool
you are using.
Shut off the engine.
See instruction manual of the
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KombiEngine or basic power tool.
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