Stihl FS 300 Instruction Manual page 23

Symbol on slide control
7 h – stop symbol and arrow. To stop
the engine, push the slide control in
the direction of the arrow on the stop
symbol (h) to STOP-0.
Starting
N Press down the throttle trigger
lockout lever and squeeze the
throttle trigger.
N
and hold them in that position.
N Move the slide control to START
and hold it there.
N
Now release the throttle trigger,
slide control and throttle trigger
lockout in that order. This is the
starting throttle position.
9
8
N Set the choke knob (8):
g if the engine is cold
e for warm start – also use this posi-
tion if the engine has been running
but is still cold.
N Press the fuel pump bulb (9) at least
five times – even if the bulb is
already filled with fuel.
FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480
N Press in the decompression valve
button for each starting attempt.
Cranking
N Place the unit on the ground: It must
rest securely on the engine support
and the deflector. Check that the
cutting attachment is not touching
the ground of any other obstacles.
N Make sure you have a firm footing.
N Hold the unit firmly on the ground
with your left hand and press down
– do not touch the throttle trigger or
throttle trigger lockout – your thumb
should be under the fan housing.
Do not stand or kneel on the drive
tube.
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