English 19
6 Operation
6.1 Starting the engine
DANGER
Risk of asphyxiation. Carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons and benzene in the exhaust gas may
cause asphyxiation.
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Don’t work in closed rooms, trenches or pits and make sure the area is well ventilated.
WARNING
Risk of burning injury. The exhaust system gets extremely hot when the engine is running. It stays hot for a
long time after the engine is switched off.
▶ Wear protective gloves and avoid touching the exhaust system.
▶ Do not lay the product down on flammable material while hot.
WARNING
Risk of injury. A damaged exhaust system will raise the noise level above the permissible limit and thus
cause hearing damage.
▶ Never use the product if the exhaust system is damaged, missing or if it has been tampered with.
CAUTION
Risk of burns or injury through pinching the fingers when the water pump is fitted. Touching the pump
housing can cause burning injuries.
▶ Hold the forward grip only at the top and on the left side.
1. If the following equipment exists, also take this action:
DSH 700
DSH 900
▶ Press the decompression valve (once).
▶ Squeeze the primer bulb 2 to 3 times until the primer bulb is completely filled with fuel.
▶ Move the start/stop switch to the “start” position.
▶ If the following conditions are met, also take this action:
Conditions: The engine is cold.
▶ Pull the choke lever upwards.
◁ The choke and half throttle are engaged.
Printed: 24.04.2018 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5265931 / 000 / 02