Stihl FS 88 Instruction Manual - Page 6

Definitions 1. Loop handle. For easy control of machine during cutting work. 2. Standoff lever. Helps keep unit at a safe distance from operator's feet and legs. 3. Carrying loop. The device to connect the brushcutter to the harness. 8. Spark plug terminal. Connects the spark plug to the ignition wire. 9. Air filter cover. Covers the air filter element. 10. Choke lever. Eases engine starting by enriching mixture. 11. Machine support. For resting machine on the ground. 4. Slide control. Starting throttle lock and stop switch. Keeps the throttle partially open during starting and switches the engine's ignition off and stops the engine. 12. Fuel tank. For fuel and oil mixture. 13. Fuel filler cap. For closing the fuel tank. 5. Throttle trigger. Controls the speed of the engine. 6. Throttle trigger interlock. Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. 7. Throttle cable/stop switch wire. Connect operator's control grip to the powerhead. 14. Starter grip. The grip of the pull starter, which is the device to start the engine. 15. Carburetor adjusting screws. For tuning carburetor 16. Muffler. Attenuates exhaust noises and diverts exhaust gases away from operator. 17. Deflector. The deflector is designed to reduce the risk of injury from foreign objects flung backwards toward the operator by the cutting tool and from contact with the cutting tool. 18. Line limiting blade. Metal blade at the deflector in order to keep the line of the mowing head at the proper length. 19. Cutting tool. The cutting attachment, i. e. cutting head, for different purposes (special accessory). ....,. 5