ENFR
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0478 404 8805 A - EN
● Slowly pull out recoil starter rope (1) to 
the point of compression resistance. 
Then pull forcefully with one swift tug to 
arm's length. Slowly return recoil starter 
rope (1) so that it is rolled up again.
Repeat the procedure until the engine 
starts.
12.7 Stopping the engine
● To stop the engine, set the On/Off 
switch to O.  (Ö 8.1)
The engine comes to a stop after a 
short run-down time.
12.8 Engaging and disengaging self-
propulsion
The tiller has two forward drive speeds as 
well as reverse drive. 
Engaging self-propulsion:
● Move the tiller to the area to be tilled 
with the engine stopped. (Ö 14.1)
● Start the engine. (Ö 12.6)
● Hold the tiller firmly at the handles with 
both hands.
● Actuate and hold the self-propulsion 
lever. (Ö 8.4)
The drive shaft with the installed work 
tools begins to rotate and the tiller 
moves forwards.
Disengaging self-propulsion:
● Release the self-propulsion lever. 
(Ö 8.4)
The drive shaft with the installed work 
tools stops.
12.9 Engaging and disengaging 
reverse drive
The tiller has two forward drive speeds as 
well as reverse drive. 
During tilling, the reverse drive serves 
exclusively to free the tiller more easily 
when it has become stuck. Reverse gear is 
not intended for tilling purposes. 
Engaging reverse drive:
● Actuate and hold the reverse drive 
lever. (Ö 8.5)
● Hold the tiller firmly at the handles with 
both hands.
● Actuate and hold the self-propulsion 
lever. (Ö 8.4)
The drive shaft with the installed work 
tools begins to rotate and the tiller 
moves backwards.
Disengaging self-propulsion:
● Release the self-propulsion lever 
(forwards). (Ö 8.4)
The drive shaft with the installed work 
tools stops.
● Release the reverse drive lever. (Ö 8.5)
12.10 Tilling
During tilling, rotating hoes are used to 
loosen the soil and prepare it for the 
sowing, cultivation or care of plants.
● Move the tiller to the area to be tilled 
with the engine stopped. (Ö 14.1)
● Place the transport wheel in the working 
position. (Ö 12.4)
● Start the engine. (Ö 12.6)
● Hold the tiller firmly at the handles with 
both hands and maintain a secure 
footing – note working area for 
operator. (Ö 11.1)
● Actuate and hold self-propulsion lever 
(forwards). (Ö 8.4)
The hoes start to rotate and tilling can 
begin.
● After work is completed, disengage 
self-propulsion (Ö 8.4), stop the engine 
(Ö 12.7) and clean the machine 
(Ö 13.2).
Risk of injury!
Ensure sufficient space between 
the operator's body and the 
handlebar before engaging reverse 
gear.
Risk of injury!
Only work in a forward direction.
Beware of obstacles (e.g. stone 
slabs of paths), which must not be 
run over.
13. Maintenance
Risk of injury!
Carefully read the section "For your 
safety" (Ö 4.), particularly the 
subsection "Maintenance and 
repairs" (Ö 4.7), and follow all 
safety instructions exactly before 
performing any maintenance or 
cleaning operations on the 
machine.
Detach the spark plug 
socket before performing 
any maintenance or 
cleaning operations.