Start And Stop - Partner K950 RING Operator's Manual

Start and stop

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WARNING! Before starting observe the
following:
• Do not start the power cutter without the
cutting arm or cutting head fitted. Otherwise
the clutch can come loose and cause perso
nal injury.
• Always move the power cutter from the
filling area before starting.
• Ensure that you and the machine stand
firmly and that the cutting blade rotates
freely.
• Make sure no unauthorised persons are
within the working area.
Starting a cold engine
IGNITION:
Slide the stop switch to the
left.
CHOKE:
Pull out the choke.
STARTER THROTTLE
CATCH
Press in the throttle control
and thereafter the starter
throttle catch (A). Release the
throttle control and the throttle
is blocked in half throttle
position. The catch is released
when the throttle control is
pressed in all the way.
DECOMPRESSION VALVE
Press in the valve to reduce
the pressure in the cylinder,
this makes starting the power
cutter easier. The
decompression valve should
always be used when starting.
When the machine has
started the valve automatically
returns to its original position.
Starting a warm
engine
Use the same procedure as
for starting cold engine but
without choke.
START AND STOP
Start
!
Take hold of the front handle
using your left hand. Place
your right foot on the lower
section of the rear handle and
press the power cutter against
the ground. Never twist the
starter cord around your
hand.
Grip the starter with your right
hand, and slowly pull the
starter cord out until you feel
some resistance (the pawls
grip) now pull quickly and
powerfully.
NOTE! Do not pull out the
starter cord completely and do
not release the starter from
the fully extended position.
This can damage the power
cutter.
When the engine starts,
quickly apply full throttle and
the starter throttle catch will
automatically disengage.
Stop
The engine is stopped by
switching off the ignition.
(Slide the stop switch to the
right.)
WARNING! The cutting blade can rotate when
the engine starts. Make sure it can rotate
freely.
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