Precautions Before Starting The Engine; Starting The Engine - Dolmar POLE HEDGE MH-2556 Instruction Manual

PRECAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

- At all times allow a 15-meter diameter safety zone around the working area.
Make sure that all persons (in particular children) and/or animals remain outside
this zone.
- Before using the pole hedge trimmer, make sure that the machine is in safe
operational condition. Make sure that the cutter blades are not damaged, and
check the throttle lever for easy action. Confirm that the cutter blades are not in
motion when the engine is idling. If the machine is not operating normally, contact
your dealer to have the machine adjusted. Make sure that the handles are clean
and dry, and test whether the I-O switch is functioning properly. Start the engine
only in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. Do not use any
other methods to start the pole hedge trimmer (see , "Starting the Engine").
- Start the engine of the pole hedge trimmer only after having read and fully
understood the instructions. Never attempt to start a pole hedge trimmer that has
not been fully assembled. Serious injury may result otherwise.
- Before starting the engine, always make sure that the cutter blades are not
obstructed by stones, branches or any other solid objects.
- Check the working area for wires, cord, glass or other foreign objects that could
get caught in the cutter blades.
- Electrical shock: Be aware of all electrical lines in the vicinity. Check the entire
work area for the presence of power lines and electrical fences before starting
to work.

STARTING THE ENGINE

If the machine has just been refueled, move at least 3 meters away from the
location where the pole hedge trimmer was refueled. Place the pole hedge trimmer
on a reasonably clean spot on level ground, and make sure that the cutter blades
are not in contact with the ground or any other solid objects.
Cold start (cold engine / engine was stopped for more than 5 minutes / after
refueling)
1. Move the I-O switch to the "I" position (1).
2. Push the primer pump (2) repeatedly (7 to 10 times) until fuel enters the bulb of
pump.
3. Move the choke lever (3) into the "
4. With one hand hold the engine firmly on the ground (4).
5. Pull the starter cord for approx. 10~15 cm until resistance can be felt.
6. Pull firmly (repeatedly if necessary) on the cord until the engine starts.
7. Return choke lever to position "
choke lever returns automatically when the throttle lever is operated. Squeeze
the throttle lever together with the lock-off lever.
8. Warm up the engine at a moderate speed for approx. 1~2 minutes.
9. After the engine is warm the engine runs evenly and transition from low speed
to high speed is smooth and without interruption.
Note: Pulling the starter rope repeatedly with the choke in "
in excessive fuel intake, which can make it difficult for the engine to start.
In the case of excessive fuel intake, remove the spark plug and pull the
starter rope slowly to remove excess fuel. Dry the spark plug electrode
and replace the spark plug.
Warm start (immediate restart after engine-stop)
Do not operate the choke (3) when restarting the engine immediately after
stoppage. If the engine does not start, execute steps 1~8 as described above
(cold start).
Note: Do not release the starter knob immediately after pulling the starter rope,
but guide the knob back to its original position.
" (vertical) position.
" after the engine has started. Note that the
" position results
(4)
11
(1)
I-O switch
Lock-off lever
Throttle lever
(3)
(2)