Operation Manual

77
GB
Tests before starting the
appliance
• Verifythatthesparkplugconnector
is attached properly. A lose connector
may produce sparks that might ignite
any fuel-air mixture escaping.
• Verifythatallswitchesmovefreelyand
that the safety devices are operative.
• Verifythatthebladeismountedprop-
erly and that the handles are clean.
• Verifythatthereisenoughfuelinthe
tankandllupasnecessary.
Starting the motor
1. Place the appliance on a solid and
even surface. Check that the bla-
de is not touching any objects or
the ground.
2. To start the ignition, move the On/
Off switch (17) to I.
3. For a cold start, set the choke
lever (7) to the „START“
po-
sition.
For a warm start, leave the
choke lever (7) in the „RUN“
position.
4. Press the fuel pump (primer) (8)
6x until fuel starts coming out.
5. Hold the appliance by the front
anti-vibration handle with your left
hand and step down on the rear
handle with your right foot.
6. Pull the starter cord on the starter
handle (9) until the engine starts.
Caution! Do not pull the starter
cable out too far – risk of brea-
king!
7. Press the throttle lock (18) and
the throttle (17) at the same
time. Set the chock lever to positi-
on
RUN
8. To work, keep the throttle lock (18)
pressed down and operate the
throttle (17).
If the engine fails to start after sever-
al attempts, follow the instructions in
the chapter on „Troubleshooting“.
Stopping the motor
1. Let go of the throttle.
2. To stop the ignition, move the stop
switch to „O“.
For an emergency stop, set the
On/Off switch.
Operation
Take heed of noise protection and
local regulations. Do not trim hedges
during rest periods.
 • Whiletrimmingmindnotto
touch any objects such as wire
fences or plant supports since
this may damage the blade bar.
 • Incaseasolidobjectobstructs
the blades, immediately turn off
the appliance and remove the
object.
 • Avoidtoomuchstressonthe
appliance.
Adjusting the handle
The handle turns left and right by
90° either side. This allows you to
choose the most convenient and
comfortable position.
• Pushdownthehandleadjustment
knob (11) and turn the handle to the
appropriate position. It will audibly
snap in.