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Working with the machine
Starting the engine
WARNING
Danger of suffocation from engine exhausts when starting the
engine in closed rooms or poorly ventilated work areas.
Start the engine only in well-ventilated environments.
See section “Safety” for operating the machine in trenches.
ATTENTION
Risk of engine damage. The use of starter spray may lead to
overheating in the combustion chamber.
Do not use any starter spray.
Manual start
Adjust the desired work height of the guide bar with the
set screw (1).
Bring the gas lever into the full-throttle position.
Slowly pull the handle of the reversing starter until resis-
tance (the compression of the engine) is noticeable.
Allow the handle to glide back into the initial position.
Pull the handle through quickly, forcefully and completely.
Repeat the process if the engine does not start.
Set the gas lever to idle speed.
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes.
The machine is ready for operation.
E-start
Adjust the desired work height of the guide bar with the set
screw (1).
Bring the gas lever into the full-throttle position.
Turn the ignition key to position “2” and hold it until the en-
gine turns over.
Release the ignition key as soon as the engine is running.
ATTENTION! Danger of material damage from running
electric starter.
The ignition key must spring back to position “1” automati-
cally. Otherwise, shut down the machine immediately.
The charge level indicator and the oil pressure indicator
go out.
Set the gas lever to idle speed.
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes.
The machine is ready for operation.
ATTENTION
Risk of engine damage if start procedures take too long.
One start procedure must not be longer than 30 seconds.
If the engine fails to turn over, the cause must be identified
and rectified.
