Starting / Stopping The Engine; Storing The Machine - Stihl FC-MM Instruction Manual

Starting / Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
Always follow the starting procedure
described in the MultiEngine instruction
manual.
Secure the handlebar in the normal
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operating position.
Retract the wheels, if fitted – see
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chapter on "Wheels" in MultiEngine
instruction manual.
Retract the spur, if fitted.
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FC-MM
Check that the MultiTool is not
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touching the ground or any other
obstacles. The unit must rest on the
engine flange and the support on
the frame.
Make sure you have good balance
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and secure footing – as shown in the
illustration.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from contact
with the rotating attachment, always
stand to the side of the power tool, never
in front of the attachment.
With your left hand on the loop
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handle, press the unit firmly against
the ground – do not touch the
throttle trigger or lockout lever.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the handlebar
or frame.
WARNING
The 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.
Now follow the starting procedure
described in the MultiEngine instruction
manual.
Stopping the Engine
See MultiEngine instruction manual.
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Storing the Machine

For periods of 3 months or longer
Remove, clean and inspect the
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cutting blade.
Store the machine in a dry, high or
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locked location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
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