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Engine operation
8.
Checking that the area around you is safe, hold the position
closest to the engine firmly as shown in the illustration, pull-
ing several times on the starter grip.
9.
If you hear an explosion-like sound and the engine stops im-
mediately, move the choke lever to the "Run" position and
continue pulling on the starter grip to start the engine.
10. If the engine starts immediately when you carry out the in-
structions in step 8, above, return the choke lever gently to
the "Run" position.
11. Leave the engine to warm up at idle speed for a while.
Engine warm-up
1.
Once the engine starts, allow it to warm up for 2 to 3 minutes
at idling (i.e. low speed).
2. Warming the engine helps to lubricate its internal workings
more smoothly. Allow the engine to warm up fully, especially
when it is cold.
3. Never run the engine without the cutting attachment fitted.
Starting a warm engine
1. Move the ignition switch to the Start position.
2. Make sure that the throttle trigger is at the idle speed posi-
tion.
3. Check that the choke lever is in the "Run" position.
4. If fuel tank is not empty, pull on the starter grip to start the
engine.
5.
If no fuel is visible in the purge bulb, alternately press and re-
lease the purge bulb until the fuel is sucked up into it.
6. Checking that the area around you is safe, hold the position
closest to the engine firmly, and pull on the starter grip to start
the engine.
1. Ignition switch
2. Throttle trigger
3. Throttle trigger lockout
1. Purge bulb
2. Choke lever
3. Cold Start (CLOSE)
4. Run (OPEN)
5. Starter handle
