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FS 260 C, FS 360 C
English
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N
Remove the screw (3) from the
shutter.
N
Pull the shutter (2) out of the
shroud.
N
Rotate the shutter (2) from the
summer position to the winter
position and refit it.
N
Secure the shutter in position with
the screw (3).
At temperatures between
+10 °C (+50 °F) and +20 °C (+70 °F)
The machine can normally be operated
in this temperature range with the
shutter (2) in the summer position.
Change the position of the shutter if
necessary.
At temperatures above +20 °C (+70 °F)
N
Always return the shutter (2) to the
summer position.
NOTICE
Do not operate the machine in the winter
position at temperatures above
+20 °C (+70 °F) because there is
otherwise a risk of engine running
problems and overheating.
At temperatures below
-
10°C (+14°F)
In extreme wintry conditions
–
Temperatures below
-
10°C (+14°F)
–
Powder or drifting snow
it is advisable to use the optional "cover
plate kit".
Two different cover plate kits are
available to suit the different tank caps.
The cover plate kits contain the following
parts for converting the power tool:
4
Cover plate partially blanks off the
slots in the starter housing
5
Synthetic fabric filter element for the
air filter
–
Instruction sheet describing the
conversion.
For machines with tank cap with hinged
grip:
–
O-ring for the tank filler cap
After installing the cover plate kit:
N
Set the shutter (2) to the winter
position.
At temperatures above
-
10°C (+14°F)
N
Remove the parts of the cover plate
kit and refit the standard parts for
summer operation.
Note for machines with tank cap with
hinged grip: The O-ring supplied with the
cover plate kit can be left on the
machine's tank cap.
Depending on the ambient temperature:
N
Set the shutter (2) to the summer or
winter position.
2
9926BA017 KN
3
2
9926BA018 KN
4
5
9926BA063 KN
2