Instruction Manual

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Also use this setting if the engine has been run‐
ning but is still cold.
7.1 Cranking
Place the machine on the ground.
Remove the blade scabbard. Check that the
cutting blades are not touching the ground or
any other obstacles.
Make sure you have a safe and secure foot‐
ing.
Hold the machine firmly with your left hand on
the fan housing and press down.
Hold the starter grip with your right hand.
7.1.1 Version without ErgoStart
Pull the starter grip slowly until you feel it
engage and then give it a brisk strong pull.
NOTICE
Do not pull out the starter rope all the way – it
might otherwise break.
Do not let the starter grip snap back. Guide it
slowly back into the housing so that the starter
rope can rewind properly.
7.1.2 Version with ErgoStart
Pull the starter grip steadily.
7.2 As Soon As the Engine Runs
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Press down the throttle trigger lockout and
open the throttle – the choke knob moves to
the run position e. After a cold start, warm up
the engine by opening the throttle several
times.
WARNING
Make sure the carburetor is correctly adjusted.
The cutting attachment must not run when the
engine is idling.
Your machine is now ready for operation.
7.3 Shut off the engine.
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Move the stop switch in the direction of 0
when released, the stop switch springs back to
the normal run position I.
7.4 Other Hints on Starting
7.4.1 At very low outside temperatures –
warm up the engine
As soon as the engine runs:
Allow engine to run in starting throttle position
for about 10 seconds.
Open the throttle wide – the slide control
springs back to the normal run position e
and the engine returns to idling speed.
Engine does not start in warm start position f
Move the choke knob to g and continue
cranking until the engine runs.
If the engine does not start
Check that all settings are correct.
Check that there is fuel in the tank and refuel if
necessary.
Check that the spark plug boot is properly con‐
nected.
Repeat the starting procedure.
Engine is flooded
Depress the outer ring of the choke knob and
then turn it to e – continue cranking until
engine runs.
English 7 Starting / Stopping the Engine
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