► Now release the throttle trigger, slide control
and trigger lockout in that order. This is the
starting throttle position.
250BA018 KN
9
8
► Set the choke knob (8) to:
g
if the engine is cold
e
for warm start – also use this position if the
engine has been running but is still cold.
► Press the manual fuel pump bulb (9) at least
five times – even if the bulb is filled with fuel.
10.2.1
Cranking
002BA038 KN
002BA040 KN
► Place the power tool on the ground so that it
rests on the machine support:
To reduce the risk of injury, check that the
attachment is not touching the ground or any
other obstacles – see also "Starting / Stopping
the Engine" in the instruction manual of the
attachment you are using.
► Make sure you have a firm footing, either
standing, stooping or kneeling.
► Hold the unit firmly on the ground with your left
hand and press down – do not touch the throt‐
tle trigger, lockout lever or slide control.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
002BA072 KN
► Hold the starter grip with your right hand.
► 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.
► Continue cranking.
10.2.2
When engine begins to fire
► Turn the choke knob to
e
.
► Continue cranking until the engine runs.
10.2.3
As soon as the engine runs
► Blip the throttle trigger immediately. The slide
control moves to the normal run position
F
–
and the engine settles down to idle speed.
WARNING
Make sure the carburetor is correctly adjusted.
The working tool must not rotate when the
engine is idling.
Your machine is now ready for operation.
10.3
Stopping the Engine
► Push the slide control in the direction of the
arrow on the stop symbol (
h
) to STOP-0.
10.4
At very low outside tempera‐
tures
As soon as the engine runs:
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