Husqvarna 371K manual Start and Stop, Start and stop

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START AND STOP

Start and stop

!WARNING! Before starting observe the following:

Do not start the power cut without the cutting arm or cutting head fitted. Otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injury.

Always move the power cutter from the filling area before starting.

Ensure that you and the machine stand firmly and that the cutting blades rotates freely.

Make sure no unauthorised persons are within the working area.

Start

!WARNING! The cutting blade can rotate when the engine starts. Make sure it can rotate freely.

Take hold of the front handle using your left hand. Place your right foot on the lower section of the rear handle and press the power cutter against the ground.

Grip the starter with your right hand, and slowly pull the

Starting a cold engine

IGNITION:

Slide the stop switch to the left.

CHOKE:

Pull out the choke.

DECOMPRESSION VALVE Press in the value to reduce the pressure in the cylinder, this makes starting the power cutter easier. The decompression valve should always be used when starting. When the machine has started the value automatically returns to its original position.

FAST IDLE:

Combined choke/fast idle is received when the choke is moved to choke position.

Starting a warm engine

Use the same procedure as for starting cold engine but without choke. Fast idle is recived by first set the choke control in choke position, and then back again.

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starter cord out until you feel some resistance (the pawls grip) now pull quickly and powerfully.

NOTE! Do not pull out the starter cord completely and do not release the starter from the fully extended position. This can damage the power cutter.

When the engine starts, quickly apply full throttle and the starter throttle catch will automatically disengage.

Stop

The engine is stopped by switching off the ignition. (Slide the stop switch to the right.)

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Contents 101 91 371KSymbol Explanation Symbols on the power cutterSymbols in the Operators Manual Contents Personal Protective Equipment Safety InstructionsPower CUTTER’S Safety Equipment Stop switchBlade guard for the cutting blade MufflerGeneral Safety Instructions Transport and storageImportant Information Cutting Fuel safetyBasic safety precautions General Working InstructionsWater cooling KickbackGeneral Care and storageSpecial blades Cutting BladesAbrasive blades High speed portable toolsDry diamond blades Using diamond bladesCutting blades Diamond bladesWhat is what on a power cutter? What is WHAT?Blade guard AssemblyFitting the cutting head Fitting the cutting blade Checking the drive shaft and flangesFuel Handling FuelmixFuelling Start and stop Start and StopMaintenance Adjusting the drive belt Belt pulley and clutchChanging the drive belt Carburetor Air filter Fuel filterReplacing a broken recoil spring StarterReplacing a broken or worn starter cord Tensioning the recoil springSpark plug Cooling systemMuffler Daily maintenance Weekly maintenanceMonthly maintenance Technical Data 371KCutting equipment Your Warranty Rights Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement´*31y¶5U¨ 2000W51