Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl FSB-KM Instruction Manual

Practice quickly detaching the power
tool from the carabiner as described
under "Detaching Machine from
Harness".
Practice slipping the strap off your
shoulder.
FSB-KM
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
Always follow the operating instructions
for the KombiEngine and basic power
tool.
Place the machine on the ground –
N
it must rest securely on the machine
support and the gearbox.
To reduce the risk of accidents, check
that the cutting attachment is not
touching the ground of any other
obstacles.
Make sure you have a firm footing,
N
either standing, stooping or
kneeling.
Hold the machine with you left hand
N
and press it down firmly – do not
touch the controls on the control
handle – see KombiEngine or basic
power tool instruction manual.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
WARNING
The cutting 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.
The starting procedure is now as
described in the instruction manual of
the KombiEngine or basic power tool
you are using.
Stopping the Engine
See KombiEngine or basic power
N
tool instruction manual.
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