Starting / Stopping The Engine; Lubricating The Gearbox - Stihl HL-KM Instruction Manual

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9.4 Disconnecting Machine from
Harness
1
2
► Press down the bar on the carabiner (1) and
pull the carrying ring (2) out of the carabiner.
9.5 Throwing Off the Machine
WARNING
The machine must be quickly thrown off in the
event of imminent danger. Practice removing and
putting down the machine as you would in an
emergency. To avoid damage, do not throw the
machine to the ground when practicing.
Practice quickly detaching the power tool from
the carabiner as described under "Disconnecting
Machine from Harness".
If you are using a shoulder strap: Practice slip‐
ping the strap off your shoulder.
If you are using a full harness: Practice quickly
opening the locking plate and slipping the har‐
ness straps off your shoulders.
10 Starting / Stopping the
Engine
10.1 Starting the Engine
Always follow the operating instructions for the
KombiEngine and basic power tool.
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1
2
► Place the machine on the ground so that it
rests securely on the engine support and the
gearbox.
► On models with an adjustable cutter bar: Set
the cutter bar to the straight (0°) position.
► Remove the blade scabbard.
To reduce the risk of accidents, check that the
cutting blades are not touching the ground of any
other obstacles.
► If necessary, rest the gearbox on a raised sup‐
port (e.g. mound, brick or something similar).
► Make sure you have a firm footing, either
standing, stooping or kneeling.
► Hold the machine with you left hand 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.
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.
10.2
► See KombiEngine or basic power tool instruc‐
tion manual.

11 Lubricating the Gearbox

10 Starting / Stopping the Engine

WARNING
Stopping the Engine
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