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STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Release the throttle lever.
2. Push the I-O switch to the "O" position (5) to stop the engine.
The cutter blades of the pole hedge trimmer should not move when the throttle
lever is released.
- The correct idling speed is 3000 min
-1
. If necessary, adjust the idling speed using
the idling adjustment screw (reduce revs until the cutter blades do not move
anymore).
•
Turn screw clockwise:
Idling speed increases
•
Turn screw counter-clockwise:
Idling speed decreases.
Allow an adequate difference between the idling rate and the rate at which the
clutch engages (reduce idling speed further if necessary). Should the cutter
blades still move in spite of accurate idling speed settings, consult your
nearest authorized service agent.
•
The clutch should engage at a minimum rate of 4000 min
-1
.
•
Check that the STOP switch, the lock-off lever and the throttle lever are all
functioning properly.
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE IDLING SPEED
(5)
slow High
Idling adjustment screw
