Putting into operation
Observe the applicable accident prevention regulations!
Starting
Move at least 3m (10ft) away from the place of refuelling. Place the brush cutter on a clean piece of ground taking care that the cutting tool does not come into contact with the ground or any other objects.
Cold start
–Push the
–Grasp the handle (hand pressure activates the safety
–Press the throttle lever (3) and hold it down.
–Press the lock button (4) and release the control lever, and then release the lock button (the lock button holds the throttle lever in the
–First place the machine on the ground.
–Open the fuel valve. The valve opens when the lever (5) is at right angles to the ground (6). The valve closes when the lever is parallel with the ground (7).
–Move the choke lever (8) to the top position ( 
).
–Firmly hold the clutch case by your left hand, as illustrated.
–Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt and continue with a smart pull.
–Do not pull out the starter rope to its full extent and do not allow the starter handle to be retracted without control, but ensure that it is retracted slowly.
–Repeat the starting operation until initial ignitions are heard.
– Depress the choke lever ( | ) and pull the starter rope again until the engine |
starts. |
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–As soon as the engine starts, immediately tap and release the throttle, thus releasing the
–Run the engine for approximately one minute at a moderate speed before applying full throttle.
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(3) 
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(2)
Caution during operation:
If the throttle lever is opened fully in a
Starting the warm engine
–As described above, except without moving the choke lever (choke lever remains in the down position).
Stopping
–Release the control lever (3) fully, and when the engine speed has lowered, push the
(3)(1)
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