FS 310
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Starting
N Press down the throttle trigger
lockout lever and squeeze the
throttle trigger.
N Hold both levers in this position.
N Move the slide control to START
and hold it there.
N Now release the throttle trigger,
slide control and throttle 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.
N Place the unit on the ground: It must
rest on the engine support and
deflector. Check that the cutting
attachment is not touching the
ground or any other obstacles.
N Make sure you have a firm 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
since it will otherwise be permanently
bent and damaged.
N 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 to full
length – 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.
N As soon as the engine runs, blip the
throttle trigger so that the slide
control moves to the normal run
position F and the engine settles
down to idle speed.
Make sure the carburetor is correctly
adjusted. The cutting attachment must
not rotate when the engine is idling.
Your machine is now ready for
operation.
At very low outside temperatures
N As soon as the engine runs: Blip the
throttle trigger to disengage the
starting throttle position. The slide
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.