FS 38
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Starting
N Move the stop switch to I.
N Press down the throttle trigger
interlock and hold it there.
N Squeeze the throttle trigger until the
catch on the tongue (4) can be
engaged on the housing (arrow).
N Now release the throttle trigger,
tongue and trigger interlock in that
order. This is the starting throttle
position.
N Set the choke lever (8) to
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
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 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.
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.