FS 38
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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 Continue cranking.
When the engine begins to fire:
N After no more than five pulls, move 
the choke lever (8) to e.
N Continue cranking.
As soon as the engine runs
N Squeeze the throttle trigger to 
disengage the tongue – the engine 
will settle down to idle speed.
WARNING
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.
Shut off the engine.
N Move the stop switch to 0. 
If the engine does not start
Choke lever
If you did not move the choke lever to e 
quickly enough after the engine began to 
fire, the combustion chamber is flooded.
N Set the choke lever to e .
N Move the stop switch to I, interlock 
lever and throttle trigger to the 
starting throttle position.
N Start the engine by pulling the 
starter rope briskly – 10 to 20 pulls 
may be necessary. 
If the engine still does not start
N Move the stop switch to 0.
N Remove the spark plug – see 
"Spark Plug".
N Dry the spark plug.
N Crank the engine several times with 
the starter to clear the combustion 
chamber.
N Refit the spark plug – see "Spark 
Plug".
N Move the stop switch to  I.
N Set the choke lever to e – even if 
the engine is cold.
N Now start the engine.
Fuel tank run until completely dry
N After refueling, press the fuel pump 
bulb at least five times – even if the 
bulb is filled with fuel.
N Set the choke lever to suit the 
engine temperature.
N Start the engine.