FS 130, FS 130 R
English
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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 manual fuel pump 
bulb (9) at least five times – even if 
the bulb is filled with fuel.
Cranking
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.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
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.
NOTICE
Do not pull out the starter rope all the 
way – it might otherwise break.
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.
WARNING
Make sure the carburetor is correctly 
adjusted. The cutting attachment must 
not rotate when the engine is idling.
The machine is now ready for operation.
g if the engine is cold
e for warm start – also use this posi
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tion if the engine has been running 
but is still cold.