Stihl KA 85 Instruction Manual page 41

Symbol on slide control
7 h – stop symbol and arrow. To stop
the engine, push the slide control in
the direction of the arrow on the stop
symbol (h) to STOP-0.
Starting
Press down the trigger lockout lever
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and squeeze the throttle trigger
and hold them in that position.
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Move the slide control to START
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and hold it there.
Now release the throttle trigger,
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slide control and trigger lockout in
that order. This is the starting
throttle position.
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.
KA 85 R
Press the manual fuel pump
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bulb (9) at least five times – even if
the bulb is filled with fuel.
Cranking
8
Place the power tool on the ground
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so that it rests on the machine
support: Check that the attachment
is not touching the ground or any
other obstacles – see also "Starting
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9
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
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Do not pull out the starter rope all the
way – it might otherwise break.
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/ Stopping the Engine" in the
instruction manual of the
attachment you are using.
Make sure you have a safe and
secure footing.
Hold the unit with your left hand and
press it down firmly – your thumb
should be under the fan housing.
NOTICE
Hold the starter grip with your right
hand.
Pull the starter grip slowly until you
feel it engage and then give it a brisk
strong pull.
NOTICE
Do not let the starter grip snap back.
Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
Continue cranking.
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