Mounting The Loop Handle; Adjusting The Throttle Cable - Stihl FS 100 RX Instruction Manual

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Make sure your unit is equipped with the
proper handle and harness in order to
reduce the risk of injury from loss of
control and contact with the cutting
attachment.
Only mowing heads with nylon blades or
polymer blades may be used on
trimmers with loop-handle without
barrier bar.
Do not use rigid polymer blades, metal
cutting attachments or circular saw
blades on this unit.
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Mounting the Loop Handle

Secure the loop handle (1)
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approx. 8 in (20 cm) (A) forward of
the control handle (2).
Adjusting the loop handle
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Tighten down the screws firmly.
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The sleeve (3) must be between the
loop handle and the control handle.

Adjusting the Throttle Cable

A properly adjusted throttle cable is the
precondition for correct operation in the
full throttle, starting throttle and idle
positions.
Adjust the throttle cable only when
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the unit is completely and properly
assembled.
Use a suitable tool to push the slide
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to the end of the slot (see
illustration).
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2
Press down the throttle trigger
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lockout (1) and squeeze the throttle
trigger (2) (full throttle) – this sets
the throttle cable correctly.
FS 100 RX