Stihl FS 500 Instruction Manual page 40

Definitions
1. Handlebar
For easy control of the machine with
both hands during cutting work.
2. Throttle Trigger
Controls the speed of the engine.
3. Slide Control
For starting throttle, run and stop.
Keeps the throttle partially open
during starting, switches the
engine's ignition off to stop the
engine.
4. Throttle Trigger Interlock
Must be depressed before the
throttle trigger can be activated.
5. Clamp Screws
Locks handlebar in selected
position.
6. Hexagon Head Screw
See item 5.
7. Carrying Strip
The device to connect the clearing
saw to the harness.
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8. Fuel Pump
Provides additional fuel feed for a
cold start.
9. Choke Knob
Eases engine starting by enriching
mixture.
10. Air Diverter for Carburetor
Preheating
Prevents carburetor icing.
11. Carburetor Box Cover
Covers the air filter element.
12. Fuel Tank
For fuel and oil mixture.
13. Spark Plug Boot with Cover
Connects the spark plug to the
ignition lead.
14. Decompression Valve
To ease starting.
15. Muffler
(with spark arresting screen)
Reduces exhaust noises and
diverts exhaust gases away from
operator.
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16. Starter Grip
The grip of the pull starter, which is
the device to start the engine.
17. Carburetor Adjusting Screws
For tuning the carburetor.
18. Fuel Filler Cap
For closing the fuel tank.
19. Machine Support
For resting machine on the ground.
20. Cutting Tool
The cutting attachment for different
purposes.
21. Deflector
The deflector is designed to reduce
the risk of injury from foreign objects
flung backwards toward the
operator by the cutting tool and from
contact with the cutting tool. A skirt
at the bottom of the deflector must
be adjusted as described in the
chapter on "Cutting tools and
Deflectors".
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