Stihl KM 91 R Instruction Manual page 16

English
Cranking
Place the power tool on the ground
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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 manual.
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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Hold the starter grip with your right
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hand.
Pull the starter grip slowly until you
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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.
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Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
Continue cranking until the engine
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runs.
As soon as the engine runs
Press down the throttle trigger
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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.
Stopping the Engine
Depress the momentary contact
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stop switch – the engine stops –
release the stop switch – it springs
back to the run position.
Other Hints on Starting
Engine stalls in cold start position g or
under acceleration.
Move the choke knob to < and
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continue cranking until the engine
runs.
Engine does not start in warm start
position <
Move the choke knob to g and
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continue cranking until the engine
runs.
If the engine does not start
Check that all settings are correct.
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Check that there is fuel in the tank
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and refuel if necessary.
Check that the spark plug boot is
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properly connected.
Repeat the starting procedure.
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KM 91 R