Starting
Move at least 3m (10ft) away from the place of refuelling. Place the brushcutter on a clean piece of ground taking care that the cutting tool does
not come into contact with the ground or any other objects.
First place the machine on the ground. –
Give a gentle push on the primer pump (4) repeatedly (7-10 times) until fuel –
comes into the primer pump.
Move the choke lever (5) to the top position ( –
).
Firmly hold the unit by your left hand, as illustrated. –
Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt and continue with a smart pull. –
Do not pull out the starter rope to its full extent and do not allow the starter handle –
to be retracted without control, but ensure that it is retracted slowly.
Repeat the starting operation until initial ignitions are heard. –
Depress the choke lever ( –
) and pull the starter rope again until the engine
starts.
As soon as the engine starts, immediately tap and release the throttle, thus –
releasing the half-throttle lock so that the engine can run in idle.
Run the engine for approximately one minute at a moderate speed before –
applying full throttle.
Caution during operation:
If the throttle lever is opened fully in a no-load operation, the engine rotation is increased to 10,000 min
-1
or more. Never operate the engine at a
higher speed than required and at an approximate speed of 6,000 - 8,000 min
-1
.
Cold start
Grasp the handle (hand pressure activates the safety lock-off lever (1)). –
Press the throttle lever (2) and hold it down. –
Push the I-O switch (3) to START. –
PUTTING INTO OPERATION
Observe the applicable accident prevention regulations!
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