Stihl HL Attachments Instruction Manual - Page 17

Starting / Stopping the, Engine

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Disconnecting Machine from Harness 1 1 2 2 N Press down the bar on the carabiner (1) and pull the carrying ring (2) out of the carabiner. Throwing Off the Machine WARNING The machine must be quickly thrown off in the event of imminent danger. Practice removing and putting down the machine as you would in an emergency. To avoid damage, do not throw the machine to the ground when practicing. Practice quickly detaching the power tool from the carabiner as described under "Disconnecting Machine from Harness". If you are using a shoulder strap: Practice slipping the strap off your shoulder. If you are using a full harness: Practice quickly opening the locking plate and slipping the harness straps off your shoulders. 002BA310 KN Starting / Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine Always follow the operating instructions for the KombiEngine and basic power tool. N Place the machine on the ground so that it rests securely on the engine support and the gearbox. N On models with an adjustable cutter bar: Set the cutter bar to the straight (0°) position. N Remove the blade scabbard. To reduce the risk of accidents, check that the cutting blades are not touching the ground of any other obstacles. 002BA072 KN 002BA038 KN English N If necessary, rest the gearbox on a raised support (e.g. mound, brick or something similar). N Make sure you have a firm footing, either standing, stooping or kneeling. N Hold the machine with you left hand and press it down firmly - do not touch the controls on the control handle - see KombiEngine or basic power tool instruction manual. NOTICE Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube. WARNING The cutting attachment may begin to move as soon as the engine starts. For this reason, blip the throttle after starting - the engine returns to idling speed. The starting procedure is now as described in the instruction manual of the KombiEngine or basic power tool you are using. Stopping the Engine N See KombiEngine or basic power tool instruction manual. HL-KM 15

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HL-KM
English
15
Disconnecting Machine from Harness
N
Press down the bar on the
carabiner (1) and pull the carrying
ring (2) out of the carabiner.
Throwing Off the Machine
WARNING
The machine must be quickly thrown off
in the event of imminent danger.
Practice removing and putting down the
machine as you would in an emergency.
To avoid damage, do not throw the
machine to the ground when practicing.
Practice quickly detaching the power
tool from the carabiner as described
under "Disconnecting Machine from
Harness".
If you are using a shoulder strap:
Practice slipping the strap off your
shoulder.
If you are using a full harness: Practice
quickly opening the locking plate and
slipping the harness straps off your
shoulders.
Starting the Engine
Always follow the operating instructions
for the KombiEngine and basic power
tool.
N
Place the machine on the ground so
that it rests securely on the engine
support and the gearbox.
N
On models with an adjustable cutter
bar: Set the cutter bar to the straight
(0°) position.
N
Remove the blade scabbard.
To reduce the risk of accidents
, check
that the cutting blades are not touching
the ground of any other obstacles.
N
If necessary, rest the gearbox on a
raised support (e.g. mound, brick or
something similar).
N
Make sure you have a firm footing,
either standing, stooping or
kneeling.
N
Hold the machine with you left hand
and press it down
firmly
– do not
touch the controls on the control
handle – see KombiEngine or basic
power tool instruction manual.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
WARNING
The cutting attachment may begin to
move as soon as the engine starts. For
this reason, blip the throttle after starting
– the engine returns to idling speed.
The starting procedure is now as
described in the instruction manual of
the KombiEngine or basic power tool
you are using.
Stopping the Engine
N
See KombiEngine or basic power
tool instruction manual.
1
002BA310 KN
2
1
2
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
002BA038 KN
002BA072 KN