:
Place the unit on the ground: It must
rest securely on the engine support
and deflector.
Check that the cutting tool is not
touching the ground or any other
obstacles.
:
Make sure you have a firm footing.
:
Hold the unit with your left hand and
press it down firmly - your thumb
should be under the housing.
Do not stand or kneel on the drive
tube!
FS 55
Standard versions:
:
Pull the starter grip slowly with your
right hand until you feel it engage –
and then give it a brisk strong pull.
Do not pull out the starter rope all
the way – it might break.
Versions with ErgoStart:
:
Pull the starter grip slowly with your
right hand until you feel the first stop
– and then pull it out slowly and
steadily.
Do not pull out the starter rope to its
full length – it might break.
English / USA
:
Do not let the starter grip snap back.
Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
8
If the engine is cold:
g
(choke position
)
:
Crank the engine until it begins to
fire. After no more than five
attempts, set choke lever (8) to e.
:
Continue cranking.
As soon as the engine runs:
On version with bike handle:
:
Blip the throttle trigger –
the engine will settle down to idle
speed.
On version with loop handle:
:
Squeeze throttle until the tongue
disengages –
the engine will settle down to idle
speed.
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