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the carrying strap, you should then make a 
few swinging movements without starting the 
engine (Fig. 9a).
The carrying strap is fi tted with a quick-release 
mechanism. Pull the red strap section (Fig. 8f) if 
you need to remove the strap quickly.
Important: Always use the strap when working 
with the equipment. Attach the strap as soon as 
you have started the engine and it is running in 
idle mode. Switch off  the engine before you take 
off  the carrying strap.
6. Before starting the equipment
Before you connect the equipment to the mains 
Check the equipment for the following each time 
before use:
• 
 That there are no leaks in the fuel system.
• 
 That the equipment is in perfect condition and 
that the safety devices and cutting devices 
are complete.
• 
 That all screws are securely fastened.
• 
 That all moving parts move smoothly.
6.1 Fuel and oil
Recommended fuels
Use only a mixture of unleaded petrol and special 
2-stroke engine oil. Mix the fuel mixture as indica-
ted on the fuel mixing table.
Important: Do not use a fuel mixture which has 
been stored for longer than 90 days.
Important: Never use 2-stroke oil with a recom-
mended mixing ratio of 100:1. The manufacturer’s 
warranty will be voided in case of engine damage 
due to inadequate lubrication.
Important: Only use containers designed and ap-
proved for the purpose to transport and store fuel.
Pour the correct quantities of petrol and 2-stroke 
oil into the mixing bottle (see scale printed on the 
bottle). Then shake the bottle well.
6.2 Fuel mixture table
Mixing procedure: 40 parts petrol to 1 part oil
Petrol 2-stroke oil
1 liter 25 ml
5 liters 125 ml
7. Operation
 Please note that the statutory regulations gover-
ning noise abatement may diff er from town to 
town.
Before starting up the equipment remove the pro-
tective caps from the cutting blade.
7.1 Starting the engine when cold
Fill the tank with the required amount of oil/petrol 
mix. See “Fuel and oil”.
1.  Set the equipment down on a hard, level sur-
face.
2.  Press the fuel pump (primer) (Fig. 1/Item 7) 
10 times.
3.  Move the ON/OFF switch (Fig. 1/Item 9) to “I”
4.  Set the choke lever (Fig. 1/Item 5) to „ “.
5.  Hold the equipment fi rmly and pull out the 
starter cable (Fig. 1/Item 4) until you feel it 
start to resist. Then tug sharply on the starter 
cable 2 times. 
6.  Set the choke lever (Fig. 1/Item 5) to „ “.
7.  Hold the equipment fi rmly and pull out the 
starter cable (Fig. 1/Item 4) until you feel it 
start to resist. Then tug sharply on the starter 
cable 4 times. The equipment should start.
Important: Never allow the starter cable to 
snap back. This may damage the equipment.
Once the engine has started, allow the equip-
ment to warm up for 10 seconds.
Important: The cutting tool starts to operate 
when the engine is started. 
8.  If the engine does not start up, repeat steps 
4-8 above.
Please note: If the engine does not start up even 
after several attempts, read the section “Engine 
Troubleshooting”. Please note: Always pull the 
starter cord out in a straight line. If it is pulled out 
at an angle, then friction will occur on the eyelet. 
As a result of this friction, the cable will become 
frayed and will wear away faster. Always hold the 
starter handle when the cable retracts. Never 
allow the cable to snap back when it has been 
pulled out.
7.2 Starting the engine when warm
(The equipment has been idle for less than 15-20 
min.)
1.  Set the equipment down on a hard, level sur-
face.
2.  Switch the ON/OFF switch to “I”.
3.  Hold the equipment fi rmly and pull out the 
starter cable until you feel it start to resist. 
Then tug sharply on the starter cable. The 
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