Stihl FC 83 User Manual

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english / USA
FC 83
: Set the choke lever (8):
For cold start to g
For warm start to e
e e
e
(even if engine has been running
but is still cold)
: Press fuel pump bulb (9) at least five
times even if bulb is still primed with
fuel – you have to reach behind the
filter cover to do this.
: Place the unit on the ground: It must
rest securely on the engine support
and the cutting tool deflector. Check
that the cutting tool is 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! This could permanently
damage the drive tube.
: Pull the starter grip slowly with your
right hand until you feel it engage
and then give it a brisk strong pull.
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 until engine
runs.
380BA003 KN
8
8
380BA004 KN
9
002BA038 KN002BA040 KN
245BA013 KN

Stihl FC 83 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FC 83
Category	Trimmer
Language	English