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► Pull the starter grip slowly until you feel it
engage and then give it a brisk strong pull.
NOTICE
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.
6.2
As Soon As the Engine Runs
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► Press down the throttle trigger lockout and
open the throttle – the choke knob moves to
the run position
e
. After a cold start, warm up
the engine by opening the throttle several
times.
WARNING
Make sure the carburetor is correctly adjusted.
The cutting attachment must not run when the
engine is idling.
Your machine is now ready for operation.
6.3
Stopping the Engine
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► Move the stop switch in the direction of
†
–
when released, the slide control springs back
to the normal run position
F
.
6.4
Other Hints on Starting
6.4.1
At very low outside temperatures –
warm up the engine
As soon as the engine runs:
► Allow engine to run in starting throttle position
for about 10 seconds.
► Open the throttle wide – the slide control
springs back to the normal run position
e
and the engine returns to idling speed.
Engine does not start in warm start position
f
► Move the choke knob to
g
and continue
cranking until the engine runs.
If the engine does not start
► Check that all settings are correct.
► Check that there is fuel in the tank and refuel if
necessary.
► Check that the spark plug boot is properly con‐
nected.
► Repeat the starting procedure.
Engine is flooded
► Depress the outer ring of the choke knob and
then turn it to
e
– continue cranking until
engine runs.
Fuel tank run until completely dry
► After refueling, depress the manual fuel pump
bulb at least 5 times – even if the bulb is
already filled with fuel.
► Set the choke knob to suit the engine temper‐
ature.
► Now start the engine.
7
Cleaning the Air Filter
The machine is equipped with either a felt or
paper filter element.
7.1
If There is a Noticeable Loss of
Engine Power
7.1.1
Felt filter
1
2
3
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► Take out the screw (2).
English
7 Cleaning the Air Filter
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