Stopping The Engine; Stopping The Engine In An Emergency; Starting With Warm Engine; Working Instructions - Altrad BF 43-2 Manual De Uso

6. When the engine audibly ignites for the first time slide the
choke lever (24) to the ON position
7. Rapidly pull the cranking rope on the cranking handle (21)
once more.
If the engine does not start, repeat the steps 4 through
7.
8. Once the engine has warmed up for approx. 1 minute,
operate the throttle lever (34) by slight tapping. The cold
start button (32) comes free and the engine idles.
The cutting tool must stand still while idling.
Then, you can accelerate the engine to the desired working
speed using the throttle lever (34) with the throttle lever
lock (31) pressed.
Before trimming or cutting, accelerate to moderate or high
speed. Working with too low speed over a longer time may
damage the drive unit.
The engine will idle when you release the throttle
trigger.
The cutting tool continues to run after for a short
time.

Stopping the engine

Release the throttle trigger (34)
Put the ON/OFF switch (33) to its bottom position
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Stopping the engine in an emergency

Stop the machine immediately in case of an emergency or
impending danger.
Put the ON/OFF switch (33) to its bottom position
Place the device immediately on the ground.
Do not throw the device on the ground, this may
damage the device or cause injuries.

Starting with warm engine

Start the device as described under "Starting with cold engine"
but leave the choke lever in its operating ON position

Working instructions

You may not start to operate the machine until you
have read these original instructions, observed all the
instructions given and
assembled the machine!
Always keep your hands and feet at a safe distance to
the cutting tool.
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completely and properly
Always apply the carrying strap (4) when
working with this machine.
strap will you have the machine under safe control
when working.
Adjust the carrying strap so that convenient and safe carrying
of the machine is ensured.
With the carrying strap (4) correctly adjusted, the cutting
tool hangs balanced parallel above the ground. In this way,
you can work effortless.
Immediately replace a damaged carrying strap.
Working with the brush cutter
Kickback backstroke
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When working with metal blades, a kickback of the whole
machine or a sudden pull forwards may occur if fixed objects
(trees, branches, stones or the like) are hit. Such a kickback
occurs abruptly without advance warning and may result in loss
of control of the machine and hazards to the operator. There is a
particular hazard in badly visible and overgrown areas.
To keep the control in case of kickback
• Always hold the machine firmly with both hands when
working.
• Make sure that you have a safe stand. Keep your feet
conveniently spread and be always alert to a possible
kickback.
• Do not overestimate your abilities and always keep your
balance when working.
• The cutting blade should have reached its full speed before
cutting.
When brush-cutting, stones and debris may be thrown up
and cause serious injuries. Make sure that the protective hood is
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safely mounted.
Failure to install rotating parts (cutting blades) correctly may
result in severe accidents. Check the cutting blade for secure
seating before starting your work.
Mowing
• Incline the machine slightly forward and uniformly move it
from right to left with adequate speed. This way, the cut
material falls on the already mowed area.
• Cut higher grass and denser growth in several passes. For
this, shorten the upper portion of the material to be cut at first
by moving the device to the right. Then, move the device to
the left and cut the lower portion of the material to be cut.
• When working on slopes mow in stripes. Mow a stripe
parallel to the slope. Move then back on the mowed area and
mow the next stripe.
• Adjust the engine speed and cutting height to the prevailing
conditions. If the engine speed is too low, scrub can entangle
in the cutting tool or the cutting tool may get stuck in the
scrub.

Carrying strap

Only with the carrying
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