Instruction manual

FS 240, FS 240 R
English
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Version with Loop Handle
1 Throttle trigger lockout
2 Throttle trigger
3 Momentary contact stop switch with
Run and STOP-0 = stop positions.
The stop switch must be moved
from F to STOP-0 (h) to switch off
the ignition.
Function of Stop Switch and Ignition
System
The stop switch is normally in the Run
position: The ignition is switched on –
the engine is ready to start. Operate the
stop switch to switch off the ignition. The
ignition is switched on again
automatically after the engine stops.
Starting the Engine
N Press the fuel pump bulb (4) at least
five times – even if the bulb is filled
with fuel.
Cold Engine (cold start)
N Press in the outer edge (arrows) of
the choke knob (5) and then turn it
to g .
Also use this setting if the engine has
been running but is still cold.
Hot engine (hot start)
The engine has reached normal
operating temperature, then shut down
and restarted after more than 5 minutes.
N Press in the outer edge (arrows) of
the choke knob (5) and then turn it
to <.
Cranking
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
throttle trigger lockout.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
1
002BA393 KN
3
2
STOP-
4
9926BA006 KN
5
9926BA007 KN
5
9926BA008 KN
5
9926BA009 KN