the starter rope handle. This can cause
damage to the product.
6. Pull the starter rope handle quickly and with force
until the engine starts.
7. Set the choke control to the operation position.
WARNING:
from the spark plug cap. Risk of burn
injuries. Do not use the product with
a damaged spark plug cap. Risk of
electrical shock.
To start the product (543RS, 553RS)
1. Move the stop switch to the start position.
2. Push the air purge bulb until fuel starts to fill the air
purge bulb. (Fig. 66)
3. Move the choke control to the choke position. (Fig.
67)
4. Hold the product to the ground.
5. Pull the starter rope handle slowly with your right
hand until you feel resistance. (Fig. 65)
WARNING:
rope around your hand.
CAUTION:
rope to full extension and do not let go of
the starter rope handle. This can cause
damage to the product.
6. Pull the starter rope handle quickly and with force
until the engine starts.
7. Set the choke control to the operation position.
WARNING:
from the spark plug cap. Risk of burn
injuries. Do not use the product with
a damaged spark plug cap. Risk of
electrical shock.
To start with a throttle handle with a start
throttle lock
1. Push the throttle lockout and the throttle trigger to
set the throttle to the start position. Then push the
start throttle button (A).
2. Release the throttle lockout and the throttle trigger,
followed by the start throttle button. The throttle
function is now activated.
3. To return the engine to idle speed, push the throttle
lockout and throttle trigger again. (Fig. 68)
To stop the engine
1. Push the throttle trigger to the idle position.
2. Move the stop switch to the stop position. (Fig. 26)
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Keep body parts away
Do not wind the starter
Do not pull the starter
Keep body parts away
To operate the grass trimmer
CAUTION:
engine to idle speed after each operation. A
long period at full throttle without a load on
the engine can cause damage to the engine.
Note:
Clean the cover of the trimmer head when
you attach a new trimmer line to prevent vibrations.
Examine other parts of the trimmer head and clean if
it is necessary.
General work instructions
WARNING:
tree that is in tension. It can spring back to
its normal position before or after the cut and
hit you or the product, and cause injury.
•
Clear an open space at one end of the work area,
and start the work from there.
•
Move in a regular pattern across the work area. (Fig.
69)
•
Move the product fully to the left and right, to clear a
width of 4–5 m (13-16 ft) on each turn.
•
Clear a length of 75 m (250 ft) before you turn and
go back. Move the fuel can along with you as you
continue.
•
Move in a direction where you do not go across
ditches and obstacles more than necessary.
•
Move in a direction where the wind makes the cut
vegetation fall in the cleared area. (Fig. 70)
•
Move along slopes, not up and down.
Blade thrust
A blade thrust is when the product moves to the side
quickly and with force. A blade thrust occurs when the
grass blade or saw blade hits or catches on an object
that cannot be cut. A blade thrust can eject the product
or operator in all directions. There is a risk of injury to
the operator and bystanders.
The risk increases in areas where it is not easy to see
the material that is cut.
Do not cut with the area of the blade that is shown in
black. The speed and movement of the blade can cause
blade thrust. The risk increases with the thickness of the
branch that is cut.
(Fig. 71)
Forestry clearing with a saw blade
To fell a tree to the left
To fell to the left, push the bottom of the tree to the right.
1. Apply full throttle.
Make sure that you slow the
Be careful when you cut a
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