GB
| Operating Instructions
GB-8
Check the blade guard
The blade guard (A) is intended to protect against any
part of the body coming into contact with the blades (B).
Check that the blade guard is not damaged or distorted.
Replace the blade guard if it is bent or damaged.
Check the air cleaner
Check the air filter to be sure it is clean and in good condi
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tion. Loosen the air cleaner cover screw, and remove the
air cleaner cover, then check the main air filter. Clean or
replace the air filter if necessary.
Starting the engine
WARNING!
The cutting attachement may start to move when
the engine is started. Make sure the attachment can
not come into contact with any object.
Make sure that no unauthorised persons are in the
working area, otherwise there is a risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
Cold start
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1. Press the intake pump several times until fuel begins
to fill the bulb.
2. Turn the engine switch to the” ON “position.
3. Move the start lever (choke) to
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Close the choke: Start position
„cold start“
Chock open for warm start
„warm start and operation“
4. Slowly pull the recoil starter until you feel it engage
and then pull it quickly. Return the recoil starter gently
and slowly to the original position by hand.
Note:
when the engine is started for the very first time. It
will require a number of attempts to start until the fuel has
travelled from the tank to the motor.
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5. Move the start lever (choke) to , as soon as the
motor has started up, or after pulling it no more than
5–6 times.
6. The motor idles.
7. After starting the engine, let the engine run for 2 to
3 minutes so that it warms up before subjecting it to
any load.
Warm start
8. Turn the engine switch to the” ON “position.
9. Move the start lever (choke) to
. Pull the start cord
on the starter handle until the motor starts up.
Under the following conditions the machine must be stop:
1. When the motor rotary speed changes
2. When sparks occur
3. When blade are damaged