POWXG3026 EN
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9 USE
Caution! Please pay attention to the statutory provisions in the relevant noise
protection regulations.
Before starting the appliance, always check that:
▪ The fuel system is not leaking.
▪ The protective equipment and cutting equipment is complete and in perfect working order.
▪ All screw connections are firmly tightened.
▪ All moving parts can move smoothly and freely.
9.1 Using the machine
9.1.1 Check and starting
▪ Never use the machine without a guard nor with a defective guard.
▪ All covers must be correctly fitted and undamaged before you start the machine.
▪ Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the
centre hole. The most common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp corners have
been formed at the bottom of the teeth while sharpening or that the blade has been used
with dull teeth. Discard a blade if cracks are found.
▪ Check that the support flange is not cracked due to fatigue or due to being tightened too
much. Discard the support flange if it is cracked.
▪ Check that the blade guard is not damaged or cracked. Replace the blade guard if it is
exposed to impact or is cracked.
▪ Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are not damaged or cracked. Replace the
trimmer head or trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are cracked.
9.1.2 Starting and stopping
The complete clutch cover and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started, otherwise the
clutch can come loose and cause personal injury.
Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting. Place the machine on
a flat surface. Ensure the cutting attachment cannot come into contact with any object.
Make sure no unauthorized persons are in the working area, otherwise there is a risk of serious
personal injury. The safety distance is 15 meters.
9.1.2.1 Cold starting:
A “cold” start of the engine means starting it after at least 5 minutes from when it was switched
off or after refuelling.
▪ Starting: Ignition: Press down the “I” side of the engine switch.
▪ Primer bulb: Press the primer bulb repeatedly 6 times.
▪ Choke: Set the choke knob in the choke position.
The choke knob will automatically release by pressing the throttle trigger.
▪ Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your
foot!). Grip the starter handle, slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel
some resistance (the starter pawls grip), now quickly and powerfully pull the cord. Never
twist the starter cord around your hand. Repeat pulling the cord until engine firing occur.
