Stihl BR 450 C-EF Instruction Manual page 20

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Make sure you have a firm footing:
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Hold the unit with your left hand on
the carrying handle and grip the
control handle with your right hand.
Alternative:
Place the unit securely on the
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ground and make sure that
bystanders and loose objects are
well clear of the nozzle outlet.
1
Slide the starter switch downwards.
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Press the starter switch
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As soon as the engine runs
2
Operate the throttle trigger (2).
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Choke knob automatically returns to
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the run position e when the throttle
trigger is operated.
At very low outside temperatures
Open throttle slightly – warm up the
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engine for a short period.
2
Stopping the Engine
Move the setting lever to 0 – the
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engine stops – the setting lever
springs back to the on position.
Other Hints on Starting
Electric starter does not operate
Temperature below 0°C, electric
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starter is deactivated - start engine
manually.
Low electric starter battery - start
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engine manually.
Engine stalls in cold start position c or
under acceleration
Move the choke knob to o and
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continue cranking until the engine
runs.
Engine does not start in warm start
position o
Move the choke knob to c and
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continue cranking until the engine
runs.
If the engine does not start
Check that all settings are correct.
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Check that there is fuel in the tank
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and refuel if necessary.
BR 450, BR 450 C