Engine starting (hot engine), Engine shutdown, Engine idle check – Powerplus POW60476 BRUSH CUTTER 32.6CC EN User Manual
Page 8: General operating instructions, Work with the spring spindle
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Important: Before starting the unit cut the cutting string to 13 cm in order to
avoid an engine overload during starting.
Place the unit on a firm and flat surface. Make sure the cutting components do not touch
any items or the floor.
Set the on/off stop control (7) to its "ON" position.
Press primer bulb 3 to 5 times, until the air bubbles out are
Shift the choke lever (13) to its position marked
“CLOSE”.
Pull the starter rope grip a few times in order to provide the engine with enough fuel/air
mixture. Pull until the engine starts
Keep running until the motor is warm enough.
Move the choke lever around half open position.
Apply full gas and. •Let the engine run for 10 seconds in order to heat up. Push briefly the
gas lever (9), the engine will idle.
Move the choke lever (13) to its position marked
“ON”.
If the engine does not start, repeat steps 2-10.
Attention! If the engine does not start after two attempts, try to start it
without choke. If even that does not work, then the engine is "flooded".
Follow the instructions specified in the chapter - "Engine does not start".
9.4
Engine starting (hot engine)
A hot engine is to be started without choke. Start it in the same way as a cold engine but make
the starting position around half way open.
9.5
Engine shutdown
Release the gas lever (9).
Turn off ignition by pressing on the on/off stop control (7).
9.6
Engine idle check
If the gas level is not pressed, the cutting components must not move during idle engine.
Attention! After the unit's shutdown the cutting attachment will keep spinning
for a few seconds.
9.7
General operating instructions
During engine starting and its operation keep the cutting components away from all body
parts, especially from hands and legs.
Regularly remove any dirt from the protective cover, the cutting attachment, and the
cutting device. The engine must be off during that activity.
9.8
Work with the spring spindle
Attention! Use only original cutting components. Use of metal wire instead
of plastic string is forbidden.
Always hold the cutting attachment close to the ground and slowly swing the unit. Do not hold
the cutting attachment under any angle and do not lift it above the ground.
Cut long grass through layers from its top downwards.
During cutting around trees, fence posts or other obstacles slowly proceed with the unit
around objects and cut grass with the string tips.
Avoid contact with solid items (stones, walls, wooden fencing etc.). The string may wear
out very rapidly.