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

Starting / Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
Always follow the operating instructions
for the KombiEngine and basic power
tool.
Place the machine on the ground: It
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must rest securely on the machine
support. Rest the deflector end of
the drive tube on a raised support
(e.g. mound, log, brick).
To reduce the risk of accidents, check
that the rotor blades are not touching the
ground of any other obstacles.
Make sure you have a firm footing,
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either standing, stooping or
kneeling.
Hold the machine with you left hand
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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.
BF-KM
WARNING
The blades may begin to rotate 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.
Stopping the Engine
See KombiEngine or basic power
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tool instruction manual.

Storing the Machine

For periods of 3 months or longer
Remove, clean and inspect the rotor
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blades.
If the KombiTool is removed from
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the KombiEngine and stored
separately: Fit the protective cap on
the drive tube to avoid dirt getting
into the coupling.
Store the machine in a dry, high or
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locked location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
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