Starting / Stopping The Engine; Storing The Machine - Stihl FCS-KM Instruction Manual

9 Starting / Stopping the Engine

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► Remove the thrust washer (4).
► Position the blade (9) on the thrust plate (10).
WARNING
Collar (see arrow) must engage the blade's
mounting hole.
► Fit the thrust washer on the shaft (11) and
block the shaft.
► Fit the screw (6) in the shaft counterclockwise
and tighten it down firmly.
9 Starting / Stopping the
Engine
9.1 Starting the engine
To start the engine, basically follow the instruc‐
tions for use for the KombiEngine or basic power
tool!
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4
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10
► Place the machine on the ground in a secure
position
The blade must not touch the ground or any
other objects – risk of accident!
► Assume a firm stance – possibilities: standing,
bending or kneeling
► Press the machine firmly against the ground
with the left hand – do not touch the control
elements on the control handle while doing so
– see instruction manual for the KombiEngine
or basic power tool
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the shaft!
WARNING
If the engine is started, the blade may rotate as
soon as the engine is running – therefore blip the
throttle trigger as soon as the engine is running –
the engine begins to idle.
The other starting procedure is described in the
instruction manual for the KombiEngine or basic
power tool.
9.2 Switching off the engine
► see instruction manual for the KombiEngine or
basic power tool

10 Storing the Machine

For periods of 30 days or longer
► Remove, clean and inspect the cutting blade.
► If the KombiTool is removed from the Kom‐
biEngine and stored separately: Fit the protec‐
tive cap on the drive tube to avoid dirt getting
into the coupling.
► Store the machine in a dry, high or locked
location – out of the reach of children and
other unauthorized persons.
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