Owner's Manual

21FC 75
English / USA
: Put the unit on the ground:
It must rest securely on the engine
support and deflector.
Check that the cutting tool is not
touching the ground or any other
obstacles.
: Make sure you have a firm footing.
: Hold the unit with your left hand on
the control handle and press it down
firmly – your thumb should be
under the control handle.
Do not stand or kneel on the drive
tube! This could permanently
damage the drive tube.
: Pull the starter grip slowly with your
right hand until you feel it engage –
and then give it a brisk strong pull.
Do not pull out the starter rope all
the way – it might break.
: Do not let the starter grip snap
back – guide it slowly into the
housing so that the starter rope can
rewind properly.
: Continue cranking until the engine
runs.
When engine begins to fire:
: Move choke lever to e
: Continue cranking.
As soon as engine runs:
: Blip the throttle trigger –
the slide control moves to the run
position # – and the engine returns
to idling speed.
Make sure carburetor is correctly
adjusted – the cutting tool must not
rotate when the engine is idling.
Your power tool is ready for
operation.
To shut down the engine:
: Push the slide control in the
direction of the arrow (h ) to
STOP-O.
Other points to observe when
starting
At very low outside temperatures
As soon as engine runs:
: Blip the throttle trigger to disengage
the starting throttle position –
the slide control moves to the run
position # – and the engine settles
down to idle speed.
: Allow engine to warm up for a brief
period at part throttle.
If the engine does not start
If you did not move the choke lever to
e quickly enough after the engine
began to fire, the combustion chamber is
flooded.
: Move the choke lever to e
: Set the slide control, interlock lever
and throttle trigger to the starting
throttle position.
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