9 Starting / Stopping the Engine
► Place the power tool on the ground so that it
rests on the machine support: Check that the
working tool is not touching the ground or any
other obstacles – see also "Starting / Stopping
the Engine" in the KombiTool instruction man‐
ual.
► Make sure you have a safe and secure foot‐
ing.
► Hold the unit with your left hand and press it
down firmly – your thumb should be under the
fan housing.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
► Hold the starter grip with your right hand.
► Pull the starter grip slowly until you feel it
engage and then give it a brisk strong pull.
NOTICE
Do not pull out the starter rope all the way – it
might otherwise break.
► Do not let the starter grip snap back. Guide it
slowly back into the housing so that the starter
rope can rewind properly.
► Continue cranking.
9.2.2
When engine begins to fire
► Set the choke lever to e.
► continue cranking.
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9.2.3
As soon as the engine runs
► Blip the throttle trigger immediately. The slide
control moves to the normal run position F –
and the engine settles down to idle speed.
WARNING
Make sure the carburetor is correctly adjusted.
The working tool must not move when the engine
is idling.
Your machine is now ready for operation.
9.3
Stopping the Engine
► Push the slide control in the direction of the
arrow on the stop symbol (h) to STOP-0.
9.4
At very low outside tempera‐
tures
As soon as the engine runs:
► Blip the throttle trigger to disengage the start‐
ing throttle position. The slide control moves to
the normal run position F – and the engine set‐
tles down to idle speed.
► Open the throttle slightly.
► Warm up the engine for a short period.
9.5
If the engine does not start
Choke Lever
If you did not move the choke lever to e quickly
enough after the engine began to fire, the com‐
bustion chamber is flooded.
► Set the choke lever to e .
► Set the slide control, interlock lever and throt‐
tle trigger to the starting throttle position.
► Start the engine by pulling the starter rope
briskly – 10 to 20 pulls may be necessary.
9.5.1
If the engine still does not start
► Move the slide control to STOP-0.
► Remove the spark plug – see "Spark Plug".
► Dry the spark plug.
► Crank the engine several times with the starter
to clear the combustion chamber.
► Refit the spark plug – see "Spark Plug".
► Move the slide control to START.
► Set the choke lever to e – even if the engine
is cold.
► Now start the engine.
9.5.2
Throttle cable adjustment
► Check adjustment of throttle cable – see chap‐
ter on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable".
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