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START AND STOP

Control before starting

•Inspect the working area. Remove objects that can be
thrown.
•Check the blades. Never
use blades that are dull,
cracked or damaged.
•Check that the hedge
trimmer is in full
working order. Check
that all nuts and bolts are
tightened correctly.
•Make sure the gearbox is lubricated correctly. See the
section ”Lubricating the blades”.
•Ensure the blades always stop when the engine is idling.
•Only use the machine for what it is intended for.
•Ensure that the handle and safety functions are in order.
Never use a machine that lacks a part or has been modified
outside of the specifications.
Stop
The engine is stopped by
switching the ignition off
using the stop switch.
Warm engine
IGNITION:
Set the stop switch to the
start position.
CHOKE:
Set the choke control in the
choke position and then
back again to its original
position (B)
In this way only the start
throttle is applied with no
choke.
AIR PURGE:
Press the air purge dia-
phragm repeatedly until fuel
begins to fill the diaphragm.
The diaphragm need not be
completely filled.
Cold engine
IGNITION:
Set the stop switch to the
start position.
CHOKE:
Set the choke control in the
choke position (A).
The choke position is also
the automatic start throttle
position.
AIR PURGE:
Press the air purge dia-
phragm repeatedly until fuel
begins to fill the diaphragm.
The diaphragm need not be
completely filled.
Press the machine body
against the ground using your
left hand (NOTE! Do not use
your foot). Grip the starter
handle with your right hand
and slowly pull the starter
cord out until you feel some
resistance, (the starter hooks
grip) now quickly and
powerfully pull the cord.
Immediately press the choke
control in when the engine
fires and repeat until the
engine starts. When the
engine starts, quickly apply
full throttle and the start
throttle will automatically
disengage.
NOTE! Do not pull the
starter cord out completely
and do not release the starter
cord from the fully extended
position. This can damage the
hedge trimmer.
Start
!

Start and stop

WARNING!
The gearbox and clutch drum must be
fitted before the machine is started,
otherwise the clutch can become loose
and cause personal injury.
Always move the hedge trimmer about 3
metres from the filling position before the
machine is started. Place the machine on
a hard surface. Bear in mind that the
blades could start to move when the
engine starts. Make sure the blades
cannot come into contact with any object.
Make sure that no unauthorised persons
are in the working area, otherwise there is
a risk of serious personal injury.

A

B