► Place the powerhead on the ground: It must
rest securely on the engine support. Rest the
gearbox on a raised support (high mound) or
position the drive tube in the fork of a branch.
Check that the rakes are not touching the
ground or any other obstacles.
Alternative method of starting:
414BA014 KN
► Hold the unit securely with your left hand on
the fan housing – your thumb should be under
the fan housing – rest the drive tube in the fork
of a branch – check that the rakes and tines
are not touching the ground or any other
obstacles.
414BA015 KN
► Make sure you have a firm footing.
► When starting from the kneeling position, hold
the unit with your left hand and press it down
firmly – your thumb should be under the fan
housing.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube since it
will otherwise be permanently bent and dam‐
aged.
414BA016 KN
► Hold the starter grip in your right hand and pull
it out slowly and steadily.
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 until the engine runs.
9.2.2
As soon as the engine runs
At temperatures below +10°C
Warm up the engine for at least 10 seconds in
position
g
.
At temperatures above +10°C
Warm up the engine for at least 5 seconds in
position
g
.
English
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