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- Check that the throttle trigger and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work
properly.
- Start the power cutter and apply full throttle. Release the throttle control and check that the
cutting blade stops and remains stationary. If the cutting bladec rotates when the throttle is in the
idle position you should check the carburettor's idle adjustment. See instructions in the section
"Maintenance".
Stop switch
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
Checking the stop switch
Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting.
Blade guard
This guard is tted above the cutting blade and is designed to prevent parts of the blade or cutting
fragments from being thrown towards the user.