Stihl FS 70, Instruction Manual

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FS 70 C, FS 70 RC
English
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Version with Loop Handle
1 Throttle trigger lockout
2 Throttle trigger
3 Stop switch with Run and 0 = Stop
positions. Press the stop switch to
switch off the ignition – see
"Function of stop switch and ignition
system".
Function of stop switch and ignition
system
The ignition is switched off and the
engine stopped when the stop switch is
pressed. The stop switch returns
automatically to the Run position when it
is released: The ignition is switched on
again after the engine stops – the engine
is then ready to start.
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 stop switch.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
0414BA01
1 KN
1
3
2
4
457BA046 KN
5
547BA016 KN
5
547BA017 KN
0414BA012 KN