Instruction Manual

FS 70 R
English
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Starting the Engine
N Press the manual fuel pump
bulb (P) at least five times – even if
the bulb is filled with fuel.
Cold engine (cold start)
N Press in the choke lever (5) and turn
it to g at the same time.
Warm engine (warm start)
N Press in the choke lever (5) and turn
it to < at the same time.
Also use this setting if the engine has
been running but is still cold.
Cranking
N Place the unit on the ground: It must
rest securely on the engine support
and the deflector.
N If fitted: Remove the transport guard
from the cutting attachment.
To reduce the risk of accidents, 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,
lockout lever or slide control.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
N Pull the starter grip slowly with your
right hand 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 until engine runs.
4
457BA046 KN
5
547BA016 KN
5
547BA017 KN
0414BA012 KN
0414BA013 KN