Castelgarden P 350 Manual page 29

HOW TO START - USE – STOP THE ENGINE
WARNING!
!
If the machine is not held
firmly, the force of the engine could cause the
user to lose his balance or direct the bar
towards him or an obstacle.
6. Pull the starter rope slowly for 10 - 15 cm until
you feel some resistance, then tug it a few
times until you hear the engine turn over.
IMPORTANT
This machine is fitted with
an "Easy Start" system which makes the starting
procedure different and easier compared to tra-
ditional methods. This system reduces the effort
required to start the machine. The rope only
requires pulling until you hear the engine start to
tick over; no effort is required to pull the rope as
it does not create any resistance.
IMPORTANT
To avoid breaking the starter
rope, do not pull the whole length of it or let it
slide along the edge of the cable guide hole.
Release the starter gradually, to avoid letting it fly
back uncontrollably.
7. Pull the starter rope again until the engine
starts as normal.
8. When the engine has started, press the throt-
tle trigger to disconnect the starter and allow
the engine to idle.
IMPORTANT
Do not let the engine run at
high power with the chain brake engaged, as this
could cause overheating and damage to the
clutch.
9. Let the engine run idle for at least 1 minute
before using the machine.
IMPORTANT
If the starter rope is pulled
repeatedly with the choke on, it may flood the
engine and make starting difficult.
If you have flooded the engine, remove the spark
plug and gently pull the handle on the starter
rope to eliminate any excess fuel; then dry the
spark plug electrodes and replace it on the
engine.
• Hot starting
When hot starting (immediately after stopping
the engine), follow the procedure indicated
above in points 1 -2 - 5 - 6 - 7.
USE OF THE ENGINE (Fig. 14)
The chain speed is regulated by the throttle trig-
ger (1) on the rear handgrip (2).
The throttle trigger only works if the lockout (3) is
pressed at the same time.
The movement is transmitted from the engine to
the chain by a centrifugal mass clutch that pre-
vents the chain from moving when the engine is
running at minimum speed.
WARNING!
!
Do not use the machine if
the chain moves when the engine is running
idle; in this case, contact your dealer.
The correct running speed will be achieved by
pressing the throttle trigger (1) as far as possible.
IMPORTANT
Avoid using the engine at
full power for the first 6-8 working hours.
STOPPING THE ENGINE (Fig. 14)
To stop the engine:
– Release the throttle trigger (1) and allow the
engine to run idle for a few seconds.
– Set the switch (4) to "STOP".
WARNING!
!
When you have reduced
speed to a minimum, it will take a few sec-
onds for the chain to stop.
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