FC 90
English
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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
N Press down the trigger lockout lever
and squeeze the throttle trigger.
N and hold them in that position.
N Move the slide control to START
and hold it there.
N Now release the throttle trigger,
slide control and trigger lockout in
that order. This is the starting
throttle position.
N Set the choke knob (8)
N Press the fuel pump bulb (9) at least
five times – even if the bulb is
already filled with fuel.
Starting
N Place the unit on the ground: It must
rest securely on the engine support
and the deflector. Check that the
blade is not touching the ground or
any other obstacles.
N Make sure you have a safe and
secure footing.
N Hold the unit with your left hand and
press it down firmly – your thumb
should be under the fan housing.
N Hold the starter grip with your right
hand.
N Pull the starter grip slowly until you
feel it engage and then give it a brisk
strong pull.
N Do not let the starter grip snap back.
Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
N Crank the engine until it begins to
fire. After no more than five
attempts, turn the choke knob to
e.
N Continue cranking.
As soon as the engine runs
N Blip the throttle trigger. The slide
control moves to the normal run
position F – and the engine settles
down to idle speed.
Your machine is now ready for
operation.
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.
Do not stand or kneel on the drive
tube.
Do not pull out the starter rope all
the way – it might otherwise
break.
Make sure the carburetor is
correctly adjusted. The cutting
blade must not rotate when the
engine is idling.