POWEG8050 EN
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▪ As soon as the engine is running, press the choke lever into position “open”.
▪ If the engine does not start after several attempts, read the "Troubleshooting guide"
section.
CAUTION! Always pull the starter pull cord (14) straight out. Hold the handle
of the starter pull cord (14) firmly when the starter pull cord retracts. Do not
allow the starter pull cord (14) to whip back.
NOTE: At very high ambient temperatures it is possible that even a cold
engine has to be started without using the choke!
9.1.2 Hot starting
(The appliance has been turned off for less than 15–20 minutes)
▪ Switch the on/off switch (2) to "I".
▪ The choke lever (13) does not need to be pulled out to start a warm motor.
▪ Hold the appliance firmly and pull out the starter pull cord 14 to the point of first resistance.
Now pull hard on the starter pull cord (14). The appliance should start after 1–2 pulls. If the
appliance still hasn't started after 6 pulls, repeat steps 1–7 under "Starting when the
engine is cold".
9.1.3 Stopping
Emergency stop sequence
If you need to stop the appliance immediately, switch the on/off switch (2) to "0".
Normal sequence
Release the throttle lever (11) and wait until the engine has slowed down to its idling speed.
Then switch the on/off switch 2 to "0".
CAUTION! The 3-section cutting blade must be stationary when the engine is
idling. If the 3-section cutting blade is rotating adjust the carburettor!
9.2 General working instructions
Before using the appliance, practice all working techniques (see Figs. 10a–10c) with the engine
stopped.
9.2.1 Extending the cutting filament
To lengthen the cutting filament, rev the engine to full throttle and tap the trimmer (52) on the
ground. The filament extends automatically. The knife (A) on the cutting filament protective
guard (C ) cuts the thread to the permissible length (see Fig. 10d).
CAUTION! Grass/weed residues can get caught under the protective guard
(50).
▪ Remove the remains using a scraper or similar item when the engine is switched off.
9.2.2 Various cutting methods
9.2.2.1 Trimming/mowing (3-section cutting blade or trimmer)
▪ Swing the appliance in a scything motion (see Fig. 10a).
▪ Hold the cutting tool parallel to the ground and set the desired cutting height.
