NOTICE
■ Exposure to light, direct sunlight and extreme
temperatures may accelerate fuel separation
or aging. The brushcutter can be damaged if it
is used with a fuel mix that has become sepa‐
rated or has aged.
►
Thoroughly mix the fuel.
► Do not top up with fuel stored for more than
30 days (STIHL MotoMix: 5 years).
► When topping up, ensure that no fuel is spil‐
led and that the fuel level remains at least
15 mm under the edge of the tank.
► 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.
9 Starting and Stopping the
Engine
9.1 Starting the engine
► Select the correct starting procedure.
► Place the trimmer on a level surface so that
the cutting attachment does not touch the
ground or other objects.
► Remove the transport guard.
► Depress the manual fuel pump (1) at least 5
times.
If the following condition is met
–
The engine is at ambient temperature.
► Press the choke lever (2) in at the edge and
move it to position (A).
If any of the following conditions is met:
–
The engine has been running for at least 1
minute and has only been shut down for a
short break in work.
–
The engine sparked once in the
position
and switched off.
► Press the choke lever (2) in at the edge and
move it to the position (B).
NOTICE
■ The brushcutter can be damaged if pressed
into the ground with your foot or knee.
► Press the brushcutter against the ground
with your left hand. Do not stand or kneel
on the shaft.
► Press the brushcutter against the ground with
your left hand.
► 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 runs.
► Briefly press the lockout lever (3) and throttle
trigger (4).
The choke control (2) springs to the position.
The engine runs at idling speed.
► If the engine is cold: Warm up engine by
briefly opening the throttle.
► If the cutting attachment rotates when the
engine is idling: Rectify the malfunction.
Idle speed adjustment is not correct.
►
If the engine switches off in the
position or
when you open the throttle: Move the choke
lever (2) into the position and try to start the
engine again.
►
If the engine does not start in the
position:
Move the choke lever (2) to the position
and try again to start the engine.
► If the engine is flooded: Try to start the engine
again with the choke lever (2) in the position.
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