FT 250
English
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N Press down the bar on one 
carabiner (1) and pull the carrying 
ring (2) out of the carabiner.
N Slip the strap off your left shoulder.
N Let the machine and shoulder strap 
fall to the ground.
Both methods:
Practice removing and putting down the 
machine as you would in an emergency. 
To avoid damage, do not throw the 
power tool to the ground when 
practicing.
Controls
Control handle on handlebar
1 Throttle trigger lockout
2 Throttle trigger
3 Slide control
Positions of slide control
4STOP-0 – engine off – the ignition is 
switched off.
5 F – normal run position – the engine 
is running or can start
6START – ignition is switched on – 
the engine can start
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 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) to:
N Press the manual fuel pump 
bulb (9) at least five times – even if 
the bulb is filled with fuel.
Cranking
N If fitted: Remove the transport guard 
from the cutting attachment.