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FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L
English
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Starting the Engine
N Press the fuel pump bulb (4) at least
five times – even if the bulb is
already filled with fuel.
N Press in the outer edge (arrows) of
the choke knob (5) and then turn it
to } .
Starting
N Place the unit on the ground: It must
rest securely on the engine's guard
plate and the deflector. Check that
the cutting attachment is not
touching the ground of any other
obstacles.
N Make sure you have a firm footing –
either standing, stooping or
kneeling.
N Hold the unit firmly on the ground
with your left hand and press down
– do not touch the throttle trigger or
lockout lever.
N Hold the starter grip with your right
hand.
Alternative method of starting:
Engine warm and the machine hanging
from the harness.
N Hold the machine firmly with your
right hand on the drive tube, handle
support or handlebar.
N With the machine behind you, press
it against the left side of your body.
N Hold the starter grip with your left
hand.
N Pull the starter grip steadily.
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 until the engine
runs.
As soon as the engine runs
N Press down the throttle trigger
interlock and open the throttle – the
choke lever moves to the run
4
9926BA006 KN
5
1BA001 KN
5
6BA011 KN
Do not stand or kneel on the drive
tube.
6BA012 KN
Do not pull out the starter rope all
the way – it might otherwise
break.
6BA013 KN
6BA014 KN

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Stihl Operating instructions Specifications

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BrandStihl
ModelOperating instructions
CategoryTrimmer
LanguageEnglish

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