Winter Operation - Stihl FS 260 Instruction Manual

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18 Winter Operation

18.1 At temperatures below +10°C
Preheating the carburetor
Repositioning a shutter allows heated air to be
drawn in from around the cylinder and mixed with
cold air – this helps prevent carburetor icing.
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An arrow (1) on the shroud indicates the setting
of the shutter (2) for summer or winter operation.
Meaning of symbols:
– "Sun" = summer operation
– "Snowflake" = winter operation
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► Remove the screw (3) from the shutter.
► Pull the shutter (2) out of the shroud.
► Rotate the shutter (2) from the summer posi‐
tion to the winter position and refit it.
► Secure the shutter in position with the
screw (3).
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18.2
The machine can normally be operated in this
temperature range with the shutter (2) in the
summer position. Change the position of the
shutter if necessary.
18.3
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► Always return the shutter (2) to the summer
Do not operate the machine in the winter position
at temperatures above +20°C because there is
otherwise a risk of engine running problems and
overheating.
18.4
In extreme wintry conditions
– Temperatures below –10°C
– Powder or drifting snow
it is advisable to use the optional "cover plate
kit".
Two different cover plate kits are available to suit
the different tank caps.
The cover plate kits contain the following parts
for converting the power tool:
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At temperatures between
+10°C and +20°C
At temperatures above +20°C
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position.
NOTICE
At temperatures below –10°C
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Cover plate partially blanks off the slots in
the starter housing
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