Information Before You Start; Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl BR 450 C Instruction Manual

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Information Before You Start

Positions of Master Control Lever
3
1
2
1 Setting lever
2 Throttle trigger
3 Starter switch (BR 450 C only)
Engine stop 0 – ignition interrupted,
engine stops. The setting lever does not
remain in ths position, it springs back.
Normal run position F – engine runs or is
ready to start. Throttle trigger can be
moved to any position.
1
2
Infinitely variable throttle setting –
throttle trigger can be locked in any
required position: Move setting lever (1)
upwards until required engine speed is
reached. To disengage, move the
setting lever back to the normal run
position F.
12
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
Observe safety precautions.
N
NOTICE
Start your unit on a clean, dust-free
surface only to ensure that no dust is
sucked in.
Move the setting lever to F
N
L
H
LA
Press the fuel pump bulb at least
N
eight times – even if the bulb is filled
with fuel.
Cold engine (cold start)
Push the choke knob in and turn it to
N
c.
Warm engine (warm start)
Push the choke knob in and turn it to
N
o.
Also use this setting if the engine has
been running but is still cold.
BR 450, BR 450 C