Stihl FS 70 Instruction Manual page 27

Starting the Engine
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Press the manual fuel pump
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bulb (P) at least five times – even if
the bulb is filled with fuel.
Cold engine (cold start)
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Press in the choke lever (5) and turn
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it to g at the same time.
Warm engine (warm start)
5
Press in the choke lever (5) and turn
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it to < at the same time.
FS 70 R
Also use this setting if the engine has
been running but is still cold.
Cranking
Place the unit on the ground: It must
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rest securely on the engine support
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,
lockout lever or slide control.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
Pull the starter grip slowly with your
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right hand until you feel it engage
and then give it a brisk strong pull.
NOTICE
Do not pull out the starter rope all the
way – it might otherwise break.
Do not let the starter grip snap back.
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Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
Continue cranking until engine runs.
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