Stihl FH Attachment Instruction Manual - Page 18

English Starting / Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine Always follow the starting procedure described in the basic power tool instruction manual. N Position the unit securely for starting: It must rest on the machine support and the blade gearbox. N On units with adjustable cutter bar: Set the cutter bar to the straight (0°) position. N Remove the blade scabbard. Check that the cutting blades are not touching the ground or any other obstacles. If necessary, rest the gearbox on a raised support (e.g. mound, brick or something similar). 002BA072 KN 002BA038 KN N Make sure you have a safe and secure footing. N Hold the unit firmly on the ground with your left hand and press down - do not touch the throttle trigger or trigger interlock. 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. Now follow the starting procedure described in the basic power tool instruction manual. Stopping the Engine N See basic power tool instruction manual. Lubricating the Gearbox Blade Drive Gear Lubricate the blade drive gear with STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers (Special Accessory). N Check the lubricant level at regular intervals of about every 25 hours of operation. Unscrew the filler plug (1) - if no grease can be seen on the inside of the filler plug, screw the tube of grease into the filler hole. N Squeeze up to 5 g (1/5 oz.) grease into the gearbox. NOTICE Do not completely fill the gearbox with grease. N Unscrew the tube of grease from the filler hole. N Refit the filler plug and tighten it down firmly. 16 FH