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H
LA
L
► Press the fuel pump bulb at least eight times –
even if the bulb is filled with fuel.
9.1.1
Cold engine (cold start)
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► Push the choke knob in and turn it to
c
.
9.1.2
Warm engine (warm start)
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► Push the choke knob in and turn it to
o
.
Also use this setting if the engine has been run‐
ning but is still cold.
9.1.3
Cranking
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► Place the unit securely on the ground and
make sure that bystanders are well clear of
the nozzle outlet.
► Make sure you have a firm footing: Hold the
unit with your left hand on the housing and put
one foot against the base plate to prevent it
slipping.
► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand
until you feel it engage and then give it a brisk
strong pull. Do not pull out the starter rope to
full length – 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.
9.1.4
Electric start (BR 450 C)
The power tool is equipped with the STIHL elec‐
tric starter for convenient starts.
The STIHL electric starter basically consists of
the following components:
–
Rechargeable battery, integrated in control
unit
–
Starter mechanism with starter motor and
starter gear
–
Starter switch
The battery supplies the starter motor with the
power required to start the engine.
The battery is recharged while the power tool is
running – the power tool is always ready to start.
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