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Translation of the original operating instructions
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Choke settings:
CHOKE RUN
Note the following for a cold start of the
BC 225 L and BC 225 B:
1. Place the strimmer flat on the ground away from
any other objects.
2. Ensure that the cutting tool is not in contact with any
objects or the ground.
3. Ensure that it is stable.
4. Hold the device with your left hand. With your right
hand, grip the starter cord.
5. Do not stand or kneel on the support.
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Always pull the starter cord straight out. Never allow it
to snap back abruptly.
Starting the BC 225 L
BC 225 L cold start (Fig. 5) (Fig. 6)
5-1 „Start“ - „Stop“ ignition
5-2 Throttle lock
5-3 Gas lever
6-1 Air filter shroud
6-2 Petrol tank
6-3 „Choke“ - „Run“ ignition flap
6-4 Primer (cold-start diaphragm pump)
6-5 Starter cord
1. Set the ignition switch to the “Start” position.
2. Press and hold the throttle lock, press the throttle.
3. Set the choke to the “CHOKE” position.
4. Press the cold start membrane pump 10 times.
5. Pull out the starter cord 3 or 4 times until the engine
starts up (ignites) audibly for a brief time.
Pull the cord briskly with uniform force.
6. Once the engine has started: set the choke to “RUN”.
7. Pull out the starter cord until the engine starts.
8. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 1 to 7.
BC 225 L warm start (Fig. 5) (Fig. 6)
1. Set the ignition switch to the “Start” position.
2. Set the choke to „RUN“. Pull the starter cord - the en-
gine will start.
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Engine does not start:
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Set the choke to the “RUN” position.
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Pull the starter cord 5 times.
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If the engine still does not start:
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Wait 5 minutes and then try again with the gas
lever pressed down.
Refer to the “Troubleshooting” chapter.
Switch off the engine
(Fig. 5)
1. Release the gas lever and let the engine idle.
2. Set the ignition switch to “STOP”.
Caution!
The engine and cutting parts will continue to run-on after
switching off - risk of injury!
Starting the BC 225 B
BC 225 B cold start (Fig. 8) (Fig. 9)
8-1 „Start“ - „Stop“ ignition
8-2 „Lock-Off“ switch
8-3 Throttle lock
8-4 Gas lever
9-1 Air filter shroud
9-2 Petrol tank
9-3 „Choke“ - „Run“ ignition flap
9-4 Primer (cold-start diaphragm pump)
9-5 Starter cord
1. Set the ignition switch to the “Start” position.
2. Lock the gas lever:
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Press and hold the throttle lock
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Press and hold the throttle
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Press and hold the „Lock off“ switch
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Release the throttle
The throttle runs at full throttle.
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Release the „Lock off“ switch.
3. Set the choke to the “CHOKE” position.
4. Press the cold start membrane pump 10 times.
5. Pull out the starter cord 2 or 3 times until the engine
starts (ignites) audibly for a brief time.
Pull the cord briskly with uniform force.
6. Once the engine has started: set the choke to “RUN”.