Stihl FS 38 Instruction Manual page 18

English
Starting
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Move the stop switch to I.
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Press down the throttle trigger
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lockout and hold it there.
Squeeze the throttle trigger until the
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catch on the tongue (4) can be
engaged on the housing (arrow).
Now release the throttle trigger,
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tongue and trigger lockout in that
order. This is the starting throttle
position.
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9
8
Set the choke lever (8) to
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g if the engine is cold
e for warm start – also use this posi-
tion if the engine has been running
but is still cold.
Press the fuel pump bulb (9) at least
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five times – even if the bulb is
already filled with fuel.
Starting
Place the unit on the ground: It must
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rest securely on the engine support
and the deflector. Check that the
cutting attachment is not touching
the ground of any other obstacles.
Make sure you have a safe and
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secure footing.
Hold the unit with your left hand and
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press it down firmly – your thumb
should be under the fan housing.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
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