Starting/Stopping The Engine; Prolonging The Cutting Line During Op- Eration (13); Working Behaviour And Working Technique - AL-KO solo 126 L Translation Of The Original Instructions For Use

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6.2

Starting/stopping the engine (05, 09)

NOTE With the "Ready to Start" func-
tion, the ON/OFF switch is always in the ON
position. Push the ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position to stop the brushcutter. When the switch
is pressed, it returns automatically to the ON po-
sition.
NOTE Automatic resetting of the choke
lever. In the event of an immediate start of the
engine, the choke lever returns automatically to
the RUN position when the throttle lever is
pressed.
Cold start
1. Turn choke lever (05/4, 09/4) to the CHOKE
position.
2. Press primer (05/5, 09/5) approx. 7 to 10
times briefly and firmly.
3. Starting the engine:
■
Press the appliance firmly onto the
ground with one hand.
■
With the other hand, pull starter handle
(05/6, 09/6), first carefully and slowly until
resistance is felt, and then firmly and
quickly upwards until resistance is felt
again (approx. 1 arm length).
■
Allow the starter rope to coil up again, but
without releasing the starter handle.
■
Repeat the previous steps several times
until the engine starts or stalls.
■
Turn choke lever (05/4, 09/4) to the RUN
position.
■
Press the appliance firmly onto the
ground with one hand.
■
With the other hand, pull starter handle
(05/6, 09/6), first carefully and slowly until
resistance is felt, and then firmly and
quickly upwards until resistance is felt
again (approx. 1 arm length).
■
Allow the starter rope to coil up again, but
without releasing the starter handle.
■
Repeat the previous steps several times
until the engine starts and runs smoothly.
4. Allow the engine to warm up for a few min-
utes.
Warm start
If the engine is still warm from use, i.e. shortly af-
ter it was switched off, a "warm start" is carried
out. The choke is not used here.
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Working behaviour and working technique

1. (Optional) Turn choke lever (05/4, 09/4) to
the CHOKE position and then immediately
back to the RUN position. Automatic half
throttle is now set.
■
Press the appliance firmly onto the
ground with one hand.
■
With the other hand, pull starter handle
(05/6, 09/6), first carefully and slowly until
resistance is felt, and then firmly and
quickly upwards until resistance is felt
again (approx. 1 arm length).
■
Allow the starter rope to coil up again, but
without releasing the starter handle.
■
Repeat the previous steps several times
until the engine starts and runs smoothly.
The engine runs at idle speed.
Note: Press the throttle lever again if the engine
no longer runs smoothly.
Stopping the engine
1. Release throttle lever (05/2, 09/3) and allow
the engine run at idle speed.
2. Move ON/OFF switch (05/1, 09/1) to the
STOP position and hold it there for a few sec-
onds.
3. Wait until the cutting tool has come to a com-
plete standstill.
6.3 Prolonging the cutting line during
operation (13)
The cutting line shortens during operation and
frays out.
1. Allow the engine to run at full speed.
2. Tap (13/a) the spool head (13/1) on the
ground from time to time. This unwinds a
piece of new cutting line from the spool and
cuts off the used end of the cutting line
(13/2).
7 WORKING BEHAVIOUR AND
WORKING TECHNIQUE
■
Make sure you are standing securely.
■
Never work on a smooth, slippery hill or
slope.
■
When working on a slope, always stand be-
low the cutting tool.
■
Always allow the engine to run in the upper
speed range during trimming and mowing, as
the trimmer then cuts best.
If the cutting line jams
High grass or scrub can cause the cutting line to
jam.
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