Starting / Stopping the engine
ENGLISH 15
7.3 Starting
Observe the safety instructions when starting.
(schematic diagram)
Lay the power tool level and without obstructions
on the ground.
During starting, never stand or kneel on the shaft
tube, otherwise the shaft or the tube might be
damaged.
Take up a safe position, securely hold the machine
and ensure that the cutter does not touch any
objects or the ground.
When the engine is cold:
With the choke lever up (
) start the engine by
pulling the starter handle up in a straight line
several times until the engine is briefly audible
(ignition).
Then immediately move the choke lever down.
Continue to start until the engine runs evenly.
When the engine is warm:
With the choke lever down start the engine by
pulling the starter handle up in a straight line
several times until the engine runs evenly.
If the engine is running in part throttle operation:
,
briefly pull the throttle back to release the half
throttle detent. Release the throttle lever again to
allow the engine to run at idle speed. Now you can
commence working.
The following instructions are aimed at increasing
the service life of the starter rope and of the starter
mechanism:
• Always pull the rope out in a straight line.
• Do not let the rope drag across the edge of the
rope eyelet.
• Do not pull rope all the way out - risk of the rope
breaking.
• Always manually guide the rope back into its
start position with your hand on the starter grip -
do not let it retract on its own.
A specialist can replace a damaged starter rope.
Note: Under good conditions, the engine will
already start under idling throttle if it is at operating
temperature. (If a part throttle stop is set it will be
cancelled by operation of the throttle control even if
the engine is at standstill.)
Starting with the stop switch in run-position
If the engine will not start under idling throttle, set a
part throttle stop in the way described above.
7.4 Turning off the engine:
Release the throttle and push the stop switch to
”STOP”.
Important: Due to the centrifugal clutch, the cutter
will run on for a short time, even if you release the
throttle. Ensure the cutter has come to a full
standstill before storing the machine.
7.5 Engine will not start:
If the engine fails to start after several attempts,
check whether all adjustments described above
have been correctly carried out, particularly that the
stop switch is not in the "STOP" position. Try
starting once again. The combustion chamber will
be flooded, if the engine still fails to start.
In that case we recommend you proceed as
follows:
Stop switch on "STOP"
• Remove the spark plug cover.
• Pull the spark plug cap off the spark plug.
• Remove the spark plug and dry fuel mixture
from the electrodes.
• Move the throttle lever up to full throttle. Pull the
starter handle several times (with removed
spark plug) to clear the combustion chamber.
• Move the throttle lever down to idling position,
refit the spark plug, the plug cap and the plug
cover.
• Then:
- Position choke lever down ("warm start")
- Slide stop switch into operating position
- Lock the throttle lever at half throttle
- Turn on engine.
Fig. 15
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