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10.4
Stopping the Engine
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2
► Release the throttle trigger (3) and lockout
lever (2).
The cutting attachment comes to a standstill.
► Move the slide control (1) to posi‐
tion
.
The engine stops.
► If the engine does not stop:
► Move the choke lever to position
The engine stops.
► Do not use your trimmer and contact your
STIHL dealer for assistance.
There is a malfunction in the slide control.
11 Testing the Trimmer
11.1
Checking the Controls
Throttle trigger lockout and throttle trigger
► Shut off the engine.
► Attempt to pull the trigger without depressing
the lockout lever.
► If the trigger can be pulled: Do not use your
trimmer and contact your STIHL dealer for
assistance.
There is a malfunction in the throttle trigger
lockout.
► Press down the throttle trigger lockout and
hold it there.
► Depress the throttle trigger.
► Release the throttle trigger and throttle trigger
lockout.
► If the trigger or trigger lockout is stiff or does
not spring back to the idle position: Do not use
your trimmer and contact your STIHL dealer
for assistance.
Trigger or trigger lockout is faulty.
Throttle cable adjustment
► Start the engine.
► Attempt to pull the trigger without depressing
the lockout lever.
► If the engine accelerates: Adjust the throttle
cable.
Throttle cable adjustment is not correct.
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Stopping the engine
► Start the engine.
► Move the slide control to position
► If the engine does not stop:
3
12 Operating the Trimmer
12.1
If you use the trimmer at high altitude, the engine
will not deliver optimum power. The carburetor
setting can be adjusted to obtain optimum
.
engine power.
► Start the engine.
► Warm up the engine by opening and closing
NOTICE
■ If the trimmer is again used at a low altitude,
► Rotate the high speed screw H clockwise
12.2
► Carry the trimmer on your back.
The engine stops.
► Move the choke lever to position
The engine stops.
► Do not use your trimmer and contact your
STIHL dealer for assistance.
There is a malfunction in the slide control.
Adjusting Carburetor for Opera‐
tion at High Altitude
the throttle for about 1 minute.
H
the engine may overheat.
► Carry out the standard setting.
until the engine delivers optimum power.
Holding and Controlling the
Trimmer
11 Testing the Trimmer
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