FS 160, FS 220, FS 280, FS 290
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 interlock 
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 interlock in 
that order. This is the starting 
throttle position.
N Choke knob
If the engine is cold
N Turn the choke knob (8) 
counterclockwise to g.
If the engine is warm
N Turn the choke knob (8) clockwise, 
away from g. Also use this position 
if the engine has been running but is 
still cold.
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 of any other obstacles.
N Make sure you have a safe and 
secure footing.
N Hold the unit firmly on the ground 
with your left hand and press down 
– do not touch the throttle trigger or 
throttle interlock – your thumb 
should be under the fan housing.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.