Fitting The Harness; Shoulder Strap; Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl BF Manual De Instrucciones

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Fitting the Harness

Shoulder Strap

The type and style of harness depend on
the market.
: Put on the shoulder strap (1).
: Adjust the length of the strap so that
the spring hook (2) is about a hand's
width below your right hip.
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Starting / Stopping
the Engine
: Place the unit on the ground: It must
rest securely on the engine support
and deflector.
Check that the rotor blades are not
touching the ground or any other
obstacles.
: Make sure you have a firm footing.
: Hold the unit with your left hand and
press it down firmly – your thumb
should be under the fan housing.
Do not stand or kneel on the drive
tube!
If you start the engine in the START
positon, the blades may begin to
rotate as soon as the engine runs.
Do not run the engine for any longer
than necessary in the starting
throttle position.
The starting procedure is now as
described in the instruction manual of
the basic power tool you are using.
To shut down the engine:
: Move the slide control in direction of
arrow ( h ) to STOP-O or move the
stop switch to O
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