RedMax CHT2301 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 17

7. Operation
OP4
OP5
NOTE
1. When restarting the engine immediately after
stopping it, leave the choke open.
2. Overchoking can make the engine hard to start
due to excess fuel. When the engine failed to
start after several attempts, open the choke and
repeat pulling the rope, or remove the spark plug
and dry it.
STOPPING ENGINE (OP2)
1. Release the throttle lever and run the engine for
a half minute.
2. Shift the ignition switch to the "STOP" position.
IMPORTANT
• Except for an emergency, avoid stopping the
engine while pulling the throttle lever.
IMPORTANT
RUNNING IN THE ENGINE
• During the first 20 working hours, do not use the
hedge-trimmer at maximum power for long
periods.
ADJUSTING IDLING SPEED
• Before adjusting the carburetor, clean the air
filter and warm up the engine. (OP4)
(1) air filter
• Idle screw is adjusted in order to ensure a good
safety margin between idle running and clutch
engagement. (OP5)
(1) Idle screw
WARNING
With the engine idling (3200 rpm), the blade
should not rotate. We recommend that you
have the dealer or an authorised mechanic
carry out any carburetor adjustments.
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