6. Operation
Please note that the statutory regulations governing
noise abatement may differ from town to town.
Important.
A blade (Fig. L/ Item 1) on the underside
of the guard hood automatically cuts the cutting line
to the optimum length. This is covered by a guard.
Remove the guard before you start working (Fig. L/
Item 2) and replace it when you have finished
working.
6.1 Starting the engine when cold
Fill the tank with the required amount of oil/petrol mix.
See “Fuel and oil”.
1. Set the machine down on a hard, level surface.
2. Set the choke lever (Fig. A/Item 10) to “ ”.
3. Press the fuel pump (primer) (Fig. H) 10 times.
4. Switch the ON/OFF switch (Fig. A/Item 6) to “I”.
5. Secure the throttle lever. To do so, actuate the
throttle lock (Fig. A/Item 7) and then actuate the
throttle lever (Fig. A/Item 8) while pressing the
locking button (Fig. A/Item 9) at the same time to
secure the throttle lever.
6. Hold the machine firmly and pull out the starter
cable (Fig. A/Item 11) until you feel it start to resist.
Then tug sharply on the starter cable 4 times. The
machine should start.
Please note:
Never allow the starter cable to snap
back. This may damage the machine.
7. Once the engine has started, move the choke lever
immediately to “ ” and allow the machine to warm
up for approx. 10 seconds.
Please note:
Since the throttle lever is secured,
the cutting tool starts to operate when the engine is
started.Then release the throttle lever by simply
actuating it (the engine then returns to running in
idle mode).
8. If the engine does not start up, repeat steps 6-7
above.
Please note:
If the engine does not start up even
after several attempts, read the section “Engine
Troubleshooting”.
Please note:
Always pull the starter cable out in a
straight line. If it is pulled out at an angle, then friction
will occur on the eyelet. As a result of this friction, the
cable will become frayed and will wear away faster.
Always hold the starter handle when the cable
retracts.
Never allow the cable to snap back when it has been
pulled out. This may also cause damage to the cable
or the starter.
6.2 Starting the engine when warm (if the
machine has not been switched off for more
than 15 – 20 minutes)
1. Set the machine down on a hard, level surface.
2. Switch the ON/OFF switch to “I”.
3. Secure the throttle lever (in the same way as
described in “Starting the engine when cold”).
4. Hold the machine firmly and pull out the starter
cable until you feel it start to resist. Then tug
sharply on the starter cable. The machine should
start after 1-2 tugs. If the machine does not start
after 6 pulls, repeat steps 1 – 7 of the procedure for
starting the engine from cold.
6.3 Switching off the engine
Emergency Stop procedure:
If it becomes necessary to stop the machine
immediately, set the ON/OFF switch to “Stop” or “0”
Normal procedure:
Let go of the throttle lever and wait until the engine
has changed to idling speed. Then set the ON/OFF
switch to “Stop” or “0”.
6.4 Practical tips
Practice all operating techniques with the engine
switched off before you start to use the machine.
EXTENDING THE CUTTING LINE
WARNING:
Do not use any kind of metal wire or
metal wire encased in plastic in the cutting head. This
may cause serious injuries to the user.
To extend the cutting line run the motor at full speed
and tap (“BUMP”) the cutting head on the ground.
This will automatically extend the line. The blade on
the safety shield will cut the line to the appropriate
length (Fig. M1).
Caution:
Remove all grass and weed remains at
regular intervals to prevent the shaft tube
overheating. Grass and weed remains become
trapped under the safety shield (Fig. M2) and they
prevent the shaft tube receiving adequate ventilation.
Remove the remains carefully using a screwdriver or
the like.
DIFFERENT CUTTING METHODS
If the machine is correctly assembled with the safety
hood and cutting head it will cut weeds and long
grass in places with difficult access, for example
along fences, walls and foundations and also around
trees. It can also be used for mowing work to remove
vegetation to allow the better preparation of a garden
or to clear a certain area down to the soil.
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