Stihl FS 70 Instruction Manual - Page 30

English Also use this setting if the engine has been running but is still cold. Cranking As soon as the engine runs 0414BA012 KN 0414BA013 KN 0414BA014 KN 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. N Press down the throttle trigger lockout and open the throttle - the choke knob moves to the run position F. After a cold start, warm up the engine by opening the throttle several times. 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. Stopping the Engine N Move the stop switch in the direction of 0 - the engine stops - release the stop switch - it springs back to the run position. Other Hints on Starting Engine stalls in cold start position g or under acceleration N Move the choke lever to < and continue cranking until the engine runs. 28 FS 70 R