Stihl FS 300 Manual De Instrucciones página 68

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► Set the choke knob (8) to:
if the engine is cold
g
for warm start – also use this position if the
e
engine has been running but is still cold.
► Press the manual fuel pump bulb (9) at least
five times – even if the bulb is filled with fuel.
12.2.1 Cranking
► Place the unit on the ground: It must rest
securely on the engine support and the deflec‐
tor.
► If fitted: Remove the transport guard from the
cutting attachment.
To reduce the risk of accidents, check that the
cutting attachment is not touching the ground of
any other obstacles.
► Make sure you have a firm footing, either
standing, stooping or kneeling.
► Hold the unit firmly on the ground with your left
hand and press down – do not touch the throt‐
tle trigger, lockout lever or slide control.
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12 Starting / Stopping the Engine
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
► 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 pull out the starter rope all the way – it
might otherwise break.
► 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.
12.2.2 When engine begins to fire
► Turn the choke knob to e.
► Continue cranking until the engine runs.
12.2.3 As soon as the engine runs
► Blip the throttle trigger immediately. The slide
control moves to the normal run position F –
and the engine settles down to idle speed.
WARNING
Make sure the carburetor is correctly adjusted.
The cutting attachment must not rotate when the
engine is idling.
Your machine is now ready for operation.
12.3 Stopping the Engine
► Push the slide control in the direction of the
arrow on the stop symbol (h) to STOP-0.
12.4 At very low outside tempera‐
tures
As soon as the engine runs:
► Blip the throttle trigger to disengage the start‐
ing throttle position. The slide control moves to
the normal run position F – and the engine set‐
tles down to idle speed.
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