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7. Starting the Engine
N.B.
Pull the starter handle (8) straight out. If you pull at an angle the starter cord will rub on the sleeve and soon
wear out. Keep hold of the starting handle after pulling it and allow it to return slowly. Never let go of the starting
handle straight after pulling it, it could get tangled or break something on the trimmer.
Caution!
Only start the engine outdoors, in a well-ventilated place; exhaust fumes are poisonous.
N.B.
See the
Troubleshooting
section if the trimmer doesn’t start after several attempts.
Running in the engine
A new engine should be “run in” by using it at low speed and with low resistance for the first few hours.
This will help all the moving parts of the engine to loosen up and mate together better and will ultimately
lengthen the useful life of the engine.
After the initial running period the engine can be fully loaded and run at full power. However, do not run
the engine at full throttle for long periods at a time.
7.1 Starting the engine from cold
Cut the trimmer line to a length of 13 cm before
starting to reduce the load while the trimmer warms up.
1. Place the grass trimmer on a hard and
level surface.
2. Press in the trigger lockout (6) and the trigger (7),
then press in the throttle lock (17) on the inside of
the handle so that the throttle stays pressed in.
3. Switch the ignition switch (5) to
I.
4. Lift the choke lever (13) up to activate the choke
(close the choke valve).
5. Pump the primer pump bulb (9) 10 times (the
primer pump bulb is located on the bottom of
the carburettor).
6. Pull the starter handle until you feel some
resistance. Pull the handle 4 or 5 times gently
but firmly in quick succession (do not pull
the cord the whole way out on the first attempt).
7. As soon as the engine has started or fired,
the choke lever should be lowered to the
“open” position.
8. Let the engine run without any load for
10 seconds once started.
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