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Starting
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► Place the unit securely on the ground and
make sure that bystanders are well clear of
the nozzle outlet.
► Make sure you have a firm footing: Hold the
unit with your left hand on the carrying handle
and put one foot against the base plate to pre‐
vent it slipping.
► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand
until you feel it engage and then give it a brisk
strong pull. Do not pull out the starter rope to
full length – it might otherwise break.
► Do not let the starter grip snap back. Guide it
slowly back into the housing so that the starter
rope can rewind properly.
► Continue cranking until the engine runs.
9.2
Other hints on starting
9.2.1
If the engine stops while the choke
knob in on
g
or during acceleration
► Move the choke knob to
<
and continue
cranking until the engine runs.
9.2.2
If the engine does not start
► Make sure all settings are correct (choke
knob, setting lever in run position
F
).
► Repeat the starting procedure.
9.2.3
If fuel tank has been run completely
dry and then refueled
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► Press the manual fuel pump bulb at least five
times – even if the bulb is filled with fuel.
9.3
As soon as the engine runs
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► Operate the throttle trigger.
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► Choke knob automatically returns to the run
position
F
when the throttle trigger is operated.
9.3.1
At very low outside temperatures
► Open throttle slightly – warm up the engine for
a short period.
9 Starting / Stopping the Engine
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