FS 100 RX
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Control handle
Controls
1 Throttle trigger lockout
2 Throttle trigger
3 Slide control
Positions of slide control
4STOP-0 – engine off – the ignition is
switched off
5 F – normal run position – the engine
is running or can start
6START – the ignition is switched on
– the engine can start
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 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
cutting attachment 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.
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
3
STOP
2
5
6
4
7
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START
STOP-
1
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.