Start-Up; To Start The Hedge Trimmer; Throttle Lock-Out Switch; Starting With Cold Engine - ATIKA HB 60-2 Original Instructions Manual

5. Carefully fill the fuel mixture up to the lower edge of the filler
neck.
6. Close the tank cap.
Check that the tank cap is tight.
7. Clean the tank cap and the area around it.
8. Check the tank and the fuel lines for leaks.

9. Operate the fuel pump (22) if required.
10. Before starting the engine go away at least three
metres from the fuelling place.

Start-up

Caution! Prior to starting the machine learn how to put
it out of action in emergency cases.
You may not start to operate the machine until you
have read these operating instructions, observed all
the instructions given and completely and properly
assembled the machine!

Make sure that the ON/OFF switch (2), the throttle

lock-out switch (1) and the throttle trigger (5) function
perfectly.
 This hedge trimmer is only allowed to be started after it is
completely assembled.

Support the hedge trimmer when starting and hold it firmly.
Make sure that the cutting device can move freely.

To start the hedge trimmer

1. Keep a safe distance to flammable materials.
2. Have a safe standing position.
3.  Place the hedge trimmer on the ground in front of
you, with the cutting device showing away from your body.

4. Put the right foot tip in the rear handle (3).
5. Hold the front handle (11) with your left hand.

Throttle lock-out switch


1. Hold the front handle (11) with one hand.
2. Hold the hedge trimmer on its rear handle (3) with the other
hand and press the throttle lock-out switch (1).
3. Press the throttle trigger (5).
4. The cutting device will start moving.

If you release the throttle trigger, the cutting device will
stop and the engine will idle.
If the cutting device runs in spite of non-pressed throttle
trigger, you have to reduce the idle speed. (See
"Maintenance".)

Starting with cold engine

1.  Firmly press on the fuel pump (22) several times until
petrol (gasoline)/foam is visible in the priming pump.

2. Pull the choke lever (20) to
3. 
Push the ON/OFF switch (2) to the position " I ".

4. Grasp the cranking handle (9) and slowly pull the
cranking rope until a resistance is felt. Then, pull quickly and
firmly.
:
.
Do not fully pull out the cranking rope and slowly guide
the cranking handle back to make sure that the
cranking rope is correctly wound up.
Repeat this operation until the engine starts.

5. When the engine starts push the choke lever (20) to
.
6. Then, fully press the throttle lever (5).
 Die Schneideinrichtung läuft an.
7. Release the throttle trigger.
 The engine runs in idle mode.
 Die Schneideinrichtung bleibt stehen.
8. Allow the device to warm up for approx. 1 minute before
starting the work.

Stopping the engine


1. Release the throttle trigger (5). Wait until the engine idles.
2. Slide the ON/OFF switch (2) to the position " O ".

Stopping the engine in an emergency


Slide the ON/OFF switch (2) to the position " O ".

Starting with warm engine

Start the machine as described under "Starting with cold
engine",
 but leave the choke lever (20) in the operating position

Adjustments on the hedge trimmer

 Adjusting the rear handle (3).
To make working with the hedge trimmer easier it is possible to
choose one of the 5 working positions of the rear handle.

When adjusting, the throttle trigger (5) can not be pressed.

1. Use your left hand to hold the hedge trimmer on its front
handle (11).
2. Pull the handle unlocking device backwards (4).
3. Turn the handle to your desired position.
4. Release the handle unlocking device. Make sure that the
unlocking device engages again and that the handle is
secured.

Working instructions

Carry out the following checks before starting and
regularly during working with the hedge trimmer:
 Is the hedge trimmer assembled completely and
properly?
Check also that all nuts and screws are tightened.
Screws on the cutting device: See "Maintenance and
care".
 Is the hedge trimmer in good and safe condition?
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