WARNING
Move at least 3 m away from the refuelling area before
starting the engine.
WARNING
Check the safety equipment regularly before each start-
up. Faulty safety equipment can cause serious injuries!
10.1
Switching the product on/off
(Fig. 9)
WARNING
Danger of injury due to kickback!
–
Never use the product one-handed!
DANGER
Danger of poisoning!
Only use the product outdoors and never in closed or
poorly ventilated rooms.
Note:
Before switching on, make sure that the product does not
touch any objects.
When using the brush cutter:
1. Remove the transport protection (13a) from the cutting
blade (13).
10.1.1
Starting the engine
ATTENTION
–
Do not let the pull starter whip back in. This can re-
sult in damage.
–
In case of cool weather, it may be necessary to re-
peat the starting process numerous times.
NOTE
Only use the fuel pump "primer" when the
engine is cold!
NOTE
If the engine is being started for the first time, several
tries are required to start until the fuel has been deliv-
ered from the tank to the engine.
ATTENTION
Never place a foot on the product or kneel on it.
Notes:
• The speed can be steplessly controlled by the throttle.
The further you press the throttle, the higher the
speed.
• Loosening the throttle brings the engine back into
idling and the tool attachment stops. The tool attach-
ment must not rotate or move while idle!
• Hold the product with both hands during the work.
Grasp both handles.
10.1.1.1
1. In colder temperatures, press the fuel pump "primer"
(19) ten times.
This makes it easier to start the engine.
2. Fold the choke lever (20) up
3. Start the engine with the pull starter (21).
To do this pull out the handle approx. 10 – 15 cm (un-
til you feel a resistance) and then start the engine with
a sharp pull.
If the engine does not start, repeat the process.
4. Grasp the operating handle (2) and the guide handle
(8a).
Use the palm of your hand to press the switch lock
(2b) on the operating handle (2) and your fingers to
press the throttle (2c).
5. The product is ready for use.
6. If the engine does not start even after several at-
tempts, read the chapter 16.
7. If there is something wrong with the product, such
as abnormal noise, stop operating it immediately
and switch on the on/off switch (2a) to "0" to stop
the engine.
CAUTION
After switching off, the product will run on. Wait until the
product has come to a complete stop.
10.1.1.2
1. Start the engine with the pull starter (21).
To do this pull out the handle approx. 10 – 15 cm (un-
til you feel a resistance) and then start the engine with
a sharp pull.
The product should start after 2 pulls.
If the product has still not started, repeat the proce-
dure described under 10.1.1.1.
2. Grasp the operating handle (2) and the guide handle
(8a).
Use the palm of your hand to press the switch lock
(2b) on the operating handle (2) and your fingers to
press the throttle (2c).
3. The product is ready for use.
10.1.2
Note:
Allow the product to run for a short time (approx. 30 sec-
onds) switching it off so that the engine can cool down.
1. To switch off the engine, push the on/off switch (2a) to
the "0" position.
2. Disconnect the spark plug connector (4) from the
spark plug (4a) to prevent the engine from restarting.
3. Put on the supplied transport protection (13a) after
each instance of working with the product.
CAUTION
After switching off, the product will run on. Wait until the
product has come to a complete stop.
10.2
Continuous operation (Fig. 9)
1. Start the engine as described in 10.1.1.
2. Press and hold down the switch lock (2b).
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When the engine is cold
.
When the engine is "warm"
Switch off the engine (Fig. 18)
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