5. Hold the product handle with one hand and pull the
starter rope handle slowly until you feel resistance.
6. Release the starter rope handle to let the starter
rope go back.
7. Pull the starter rope handle until the engine starts.
8. Open the choke control gradually until it is fully open.
9. Let the engine operate at idle speed for 2–3 minutes.
10. Hold the product tightly at the handle with two hands.
Move the throttle control to increase the engine
speed, but do not release the handle.
11. Push the clutch control on the left side against the
handle. Keep the clutch control in this position during
operation.
a) For BG 245 and BG 375 (H5-BC): To decrease
the pressure on your hand, fold the clutch holder
(A) on top of the clutch control.
A
b) The models BG 475 and BG 375 (H6-BC, H9-
BC) have a longer clutch control, and a clutch
holder is not necessary.
Working techniques
The floating operation removes dents on the concrete
surface. The concrete surface must be sufficiently hard
before the floating operation. The concrete surface is
sufficiently hard when a shoe gives only a small recess
on the concrete surface.
When the floating operation is completed, the concrete
surface is prepared for the troweling operation. The
troweling operation increases the density of the concrete
surface and makes it smooth and hard.
CAUTION: Look for loose stones on the
concrete surface during operation. Loose
stones can make marks that are not easy to
remove from the concrete surface.
To do the floating operation
1. Make sure that the throttle control is set to full
throttle.
2. Turn the blade adjustment knob until there is tension
in the cable.
3. Move the product across the concrete surface.
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