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► Fit the fuel tank cap on the tank opening.
► Turn the tank cap clockwise and tighten it
down firmly by hand.
The fuel tank is closed.
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Starting and Stopping the
Engine
9.1
Selecting the correct starting
procedure
When must the engine be prepared for starting?
The engine must be prepared for starting if one
of the following conditions apply:
–
The engine is at ambient temperature.
–
The engine stopped when accelerated for the
first time.
–
The engine stopped because the fuel tank was
empty.
► Prepare engine for start, 9.2 and then start
the engine, 9.3.
When can the engine be started without prepara‐
tion?
The engine can be started without preparation if
it has been running for at least 1 minute and only
shut down for a short work break.
► Starting the engine, 9.3.
9.2
Preparing Engine for Start
► Select the correct starting procedure.
► Place the trimmer on a level surface and make
sure the cutting attachment is not touching the
ground or other objects.
► Remove the transport guard.
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5
3
4
► Press the manual fuel pump bulb (1) at least
five times.
► Move the choke lever (2) to position .
► Press down the throttle trigger lockout (4) and
hold it there.
► Pull the throttle trigger (3) and hold it there.
► Move the slide control (5) to position
and hold it there.
► Release the throttle trigger (3) and lockout
lever (4).
The slide control (5) engages in position
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► Hold the trimmer with your left hand and press
it against the ground.
► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand
until you feel it engage.
► Pull the starter grip quickly and allow the
starter rope to rewind several times until the
engine fires and stops.
► If the engine does not stop: Move the choke
lever to position so that the engine does not
flood.
The engine stops.
9.3
Starting the engine
► Select the correct starting procedure.
► Place the brushcutter on a level surface so
that the cutting attachment does not touch the
ground or other objects.
► Remove the transport guard.
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5
3
4
► Move the choke lever (1) to position .
► Press the throttle trigger lockout (4) and keep
it pressed.
► Press the throttle trigger (3) and keep it
pressed.
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