Stihl HS 45 Instruction Manual page 15

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: Pull the starter grip slowly with your
right hand until you feel it engage
and then give it a brisk strong pull.
Do not pull out the starter rope all
the way - it might otherwise break.
: Do not let the starter grip snap back.
Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that it can rewind properly.
If the engine is cold:
(choke position g)
: Pull the starter rope five times.
: Move the choke lever (6) to e
: Continue cranking until engine runs.
Note: If the engine does not start
after 10 pulls with the choke lever
set to e :
Set choke to g , pull the starter
rope five times, move choke to e
and continue cranking.
If engine is warm:
: Continue cranking until engine runs
(choke lever to e )
As soon as the engine runs:
: Blip the throttle trigger so that the
engine settles down to idle speed.
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If the engine stops during warm-up or
acceleration:
: Repeat starting procedure as
described under "If engine is cold"
: Move the blade lock lever back
against stop – in direction of rear
handle.
Make sure the carburetor is
correctly adjusted - cutting blades
must not run when engine is idling.
Your unit is now ready for operation.
To stop the engine:
: Move stop switch to 0
Additional hints on starting
If the engine does not start:
: Make sure all settings are correct
(choke shutter, throttle trigger
in starting throttle position, stop
switch to I)
: Repeat the starting procedure
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If the engine still does not start:
: Move stop switch to 0
: Pull off the spark plug boot (8).
: Unscrew and dry off the spark plug.
: Open the throttle wide.
: Crank the engine several times with
the starter to clear the combustion
chamber.
: Refit the spark plug and connect the
spark plug boot - push it down firmly.
: Move stop switch to I
: Set choke lever to e -
even if the engine is cold.
: Now start the engine.
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