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English
BR 500, BR 550, BR 600
If engine is cold
:
Turn the choke knob to
l
If engine is warm
:
Turn the choke knob to
n
Also use this position if the engine
has been running but is still cold.
:
Put the machine on the ground.
Check that bystanders are well clear
of the general work area and the
nozzle.
:
Make sure you have a firm footing:
Hold the machine firmly with your
left hand on the housing and put one
foot against the base to prevent 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 all
the way – 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
fires – turn the choke knob to
n
after no more than three pulls.