Stihl FR 131 T Instruction Manual page 27

Rest the KombiTool's gearbox on a
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raised support, e.g. trestle, forked
branch or something similar, to
ensure it is clear of the ground.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of accidents, make
sure the attachment and guard are not
touching the ground or any other
obstacles.
FR 131 T
Make sure you have a firm footing,
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either standing, stooping or
kneeling.
Hold the unit steady with your left
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hand on the shroud and put one foot
on the support frame and press
down.
Hold the starter grip with your right
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hand.
Pull the starter grip slowly until you
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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 the engine
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runs.
As soon as the engine runs
Press down the throttle trigger
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lockout and open the throttle – the
choke knob moves to the run
position F. After a cold start, warm
up the engine by opening the
throttle several times.
WARNING
There is a risk of injury if the KombiTool
runs when the engine is idling. Adjust
the carburetor so that the KombiTool
does not run when the engine is idling –
see "Adjusting the Carburetor".
Your machine is now ready for
operation.
Stopping the Engine
Depress the momentary contact
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stop switch – the engine stops –
release the stop switch – it springs
back to the run position.
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