Stihl KM 111 R Instruction Manual page 14

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► Place the power tool on the ground so that it
rests on the machine support: Check that the
working tool is not touching the ground or any
other obstacles – see also "Starting / Stopping
the Engine" in the KombiTool instruction man‐
ual.
► Make sure you have a safe and secure foot‐
ing.
► Hold the unit with your left hand and press it
down firmly – your thumb should be under the
fan housing.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
► Hold the starter grip with your right hand.
► Pull the starter grip slowly until you 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. Guide it
slowly back into the housing so that the starter
rope can rewind properly.
► Continue cranking until the engine runs.
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10 Starting / Stopping the Engine
10.2.2 As soon as the engine runs
► Press down the throttle trigger 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.
10.3 Stopping the Engine
► Depress the momentary contact stop switch –
the engine stops – release the stop switch – it
springs back to the run position.
10.4 Other Hints on Starting
Engine stalls in cold start position g or under
acceleration.
► Move the choke knob to < and continue
cranking until the engine runs.
Engine does not start in warm start position <
► Move the choke knob to g and continue
cranking until the engine runs.
If the engine does not start
► Check that all settings are correct.
► Check that there is fuel in the tank and refuel if
necessary.
► Check that the spark plug boot is properly con‐
nected.
► Repeat the starting procedure.
Engine is flooded
► Move the choke knob to F and continue crank‐
ing until the engine runs.
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