WARNING! Note the following before starting: Please read the operator's manual
carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
Wear personal protective equipment. See under heading "Personal protective
equipment".
Do not start the machine without the belt and belt guard tted. Otherwise the
clutch could come loose and cause personal injuries.
Check that the fuel cap is properly secured, and that there is no fuel leakage.
Make sure no unauthorised persons are in the working area, otherwise there is a
risk of serious personal injury.
- Perform daily maintenance. See instructions in the section "Maintenance".
Starting
With a cold engine:
- Make sure that the stop switch (STOP) is in the left position.
- Start throttle position and choke is obtained by pulling out the choke control completely.
- Decompression valve: Press in the valve to reduce the pressure in the cylinder, this is to assist
starting the power cutter. The decompression valve should always be used when starting. The valve
automatically returns to its initial position when the machine starts.
- Press the air purge diaphragm repeatedly until fuel begins to ll the diaphragm (about 6 times).
The diaphragm need not be completely lled.
WARNING! The cutting blade rotates when the engine is started. Make sure it
can rotate freely.
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