Florabest FBS 43 B2 - Manual (Page 11)

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FBS 43 B2
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Installing/replacing the line spool
■ Install/replace the line spool as displayed in fi gure 7c.
■ Locate the drive shaft drill hole , align it with the underlying groove
and lock it in place with the hexagonal key included, now screw the
line spool onto the thread.
NOTE! Left-hand thread!
Putting on the shoulder strap
NOTE
■ The following adjustments can be made to make sure that you can
work without becoming fatigued. The settings may vary depending
on your body size.
■ Before starting work, adjust the shoulder strap and the handle to your
body size.
■ Balance the petrol-driven scythe with the installed cutting tool so that
the cutting tool hovers just above the ground without touching the
petrol-driven scythe with your hands.
1.) Put on the shoulder strap and connect the two shoulder strap parts until
they lock (see fi g. 8a - 8b).
2.) Pull on the shoulder strap, as displayed in 8c, to move the shoulder
strap to the centre of your body and adjust the upper body girth ac-
cordingly.
3.) Now pull on the two shoulder straps, as displayed in fi gure 8d, to
tighten them.
4.) To set the correct position of the petrol-driven scythe on the shoulder
strap, pull on the belt as displayed in fi gure 8e.
5.) Hook in the carabiner (see fi g. 8f - 8h) and secure it with the red
strap on the quick release mechanism.
6.) Now pick up the petrol-driven scythe and hang it in carabiner using
holder as shown in fi gure 8i. The bracket can also be released
and shifted using a screw in order to set the best possible position of
the petrol-driven scythe.
7.) The guide handle can now be adjusted using 2 screws on the
underside to set the perfect position of the guide handle .
Setting the cutting height
■ Put on the shoulder strap as displayed in fi gure 8a - 8c.
■ Hook the device into the shoulder strap (see fi g. 8d).
■ Set the ideal working and cutting position using the various strap adjust-
ers on the shoulder strap (see fi g. 8e).
■ Perform a few circular movements without starting the engine in order to
fi nd the ideal shoulder strap length (see fi g. 9a).
■ The shoulder strap is equipped with a quick release mechanism. Pull on
the red strap if you have to release the device quickly (see fi g. 8k).
IMPORTANT!
■ Always use the shoulder strap when working with the device.
Put the strap on as soon as you have started the engine and it is
idling. Turn off the engine before removing the shoulder strap.
Fuel and oil
IMPORTANT!
■ Do not use a fuel mix that has been stored for over 90 days.
Recommended fuels:
■ Only use a mixture of unleaded petrol and special 2-stroke engine oil.
Mix the fuel mixture in accordance with the fuel mix table.
■ Pour the correct amount of petrol and 2-stroke oil into the enclosed
mixing canister (see fuel mix table). Then shake the canister well.
Fuel mix table
Mixing process: 40 parts petrol to 1 part oil
Petrol 2-stroke oil
1 litre 25 ml
5 litre 125 ml
Operation
IMPORTANT!
■ Please pay attention to the statutory provisions in the noise protection
regulations.
Before starting the device, check for:
■ Tightness of the fuel system.
■ Flawless condition and completeness of the protective equipment and
cutting equipment.
■ Firm position of all screw connections.
■ Smooth running of all moving parts.
Starting when the engine is cold
IMPORTANT!
■ Never allow the starter line to snap back. This may result in damage.
1. Fill the tank. (see also “Fuel and oil” section).
2.) Press the fuel pump (primer) 6 times.
3.) Turn the on/off switch to “I”.
4.) Set the choke lever to “
”.
5.) Hold the device fi rmly and pull out the starter pull cord to the point
of fi rst resistance. Now quickly pull the starter pull cord . The device
starts.
6.) If the engine does not start, repeat steps 4-5.
7.) Once the engine has started, press the throttle control to release the
auto choke.
If the engine does not start after several attempts, read the “Troubleshooting
guide” section.
IMPORTANT!
■ Always pull the starter pull cord out straight. Hold the starter pull
cord handle fi rmly when the starter pull cord retracts.
Never allow the starter pull cord to spring back.
NOTE
■ At very high ambient temperatures it is possible that even a cold
engine has to be started without using the choke!
Starting when the engine is hot
(The device has been turned off for less than 15-20 minutes)
1.) Turn the on/off switch to “I”.
2.) Set the choke lever to “ ”.
3.) Hold the device fi rmly and pull out the starter pull cord to the point
of fi rst resistance. Now quickly pull the starter pull cord . The device
should start after 1-2 pulls. If the device has not started after 6 pulls,
repeat steps 1-7 under “Starting when the engine is cold”.
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