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6. STARTING/STOPPING & USING THE MACHINE
6.1. Engine - Cold start.
6.1.1.
Fill the machine with fuel as described in section 5.
6.1.2.
Turn the power switch (1) to the on position (I).
6.1.3.
Set the machine on a firm and flat surface.
6.1.4.
Press the primer bulb (3) about 8-10 times (petrol will flow into bulb).
6.1.5.
Move the choke lever (2) to the upper (closed) position.
6.1.6.
Pull the starter rope (4) with a short stroke out until resistance is felt
(about 100mm). Then pull firmly and continuously, do not let go of the
starter handle instead let it return slowly.
Always pull the starter rope straight out. The oblique pulling the starter
makes the rope rub against the eyelet. This can lead to fraying or
breaking the starter control rope. Always hold the starter handle firmly
when the rope is withdrawn. Never let the rope fly back into the starter
this could damage the starter.
6.1.7.
Once the machine has started move the choke lever (5) to the lower
run (open) position.
6.1.8.
Before starting work allow the engine to warm up at idle speed for
about ten minutes. Operate throttle to a setting for the task (5) by
pressing both throttle lever and throttle safety switch (6) at the
same time. If you wish to lock the throttle operate the throttle lock
switch (7).
6.1.9.
To release throttle lock (7) press and release the throttle lever.
6.1.10. Never leave the machine unattended.
If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, refer to
troubleshooting section.
6.2.
Engine - Warm start.
6.2.1. Fill the machine with fuel as described in section 5.
6.2.2. Turn the power switch (1) to the on position (I).
6.2.3. Set the machine on a firm and flat surface.
6.2.4. Move the choke lever (5) to the lower (open)
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