Stihl BR 450 C-EF Instruction Manual page 19

Cold engine (cold start)
Push the choke knob in and turn it to
N
c.
Warm engine (warm start)
Push the choke knob in and turn it to
N
o.
Also use this setting if the engine has
been running but is still cold.
BR 450, BR 450 C
Cranking
Place the unit securely on the
N
ground and make sure that
bystanders are well clear of the
nozzle outlet.
Make sure you have a firm footing:
N
Hold the unit with your left hand on
the housing and put one foot against
the base plate to prevent it slipping.
Pull the starter grip slowly with your
N
right hand until you feel it engage
and then give it a brisk strong pull.
Do not pull out the starter rope to full
length – it might otherwise break.
Do not let the starter grip snap back.
N
Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
Continue cranking until the engine
N
runs.
Electric start (BR 450 C)
The power tool is equipped with the
STIHL electric starter for convenient
starts.
The STIHL electric starter basically
consists of the following components:
Rechargeable battery, integrated in
–
control unit
Starter mechanism with starter
–
motor and starter gear
Starter switch
–
The battery supplies the starter motor
with the power required to start the
engine.
The battery is recharged while the power
tool is running – the power tool is always
ready to start.
The starter battery is not replaceable – it
is integrated in the control unit.
If the power tool is stored at
temperatures below 0°C it may cool
down to a point where a start is inhibited
to protect the battery.
The engine must then be started
manually.
Place the unit securely on the
N
ground and make sure that
bystanders and loose objects are
well clear of the nozzle outlet.
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