SOLO 104L Grastrimmer - Manual (Page 28)

Starting / Stopping the engine
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6. Starting / Stopping the engine
6.1 Half throttle start position
 Slide the stop switch (1) into the operating
position.
 Grip the handle; the safety locking key (3) is
activated via the grip area, which also enables
throttle lever (2) to be regulated.
 Press throttle lever fully down.
 Press the half throttle lock (4), and let the
throttle lever return, whilst holding the half
throttle lock in.
The part throttle stop is cancelled by brief
operation of the throttle control
6.2 Choke and primer
Adjust choke as follows:
 With a cold engine, position choke lever (7) up
towards "Close" .
 With a warm engine, position choke lever (7)
down.
When first starting or if the fuel tank has been
completely drained and has been refilled, press
primer (8) several times (at least 5x) until the fuel
is visible in the plastic bulb.
6.3 Starting
Observe the safety instructions when starting.
(schematic diagram)
Lay the power tool level and without obstructions
on the ground.
During starting, never stand or kneel on the shaft
tube, otherwise the shaft or the tube might be
damaged.
Take up a safe position, securely hold the machine
and ensure that the cutter does not touch any
objects or the ground.
When the engine is cold:
With the choke lever up ( ) start the engine by
pulling the starter handle up in a straight line
several times until the engine is briefly audible
(ignition).
Then immediately move the choke lever down.
Continue to start until the engine runs evenly.
When the engine is warm:
With the choke lever down start the engine by
pulling the starter handle up in a straight line
several times until the engine runs evenly.
If the engine is running in part throttle operation:,
briefly pull the throttle back to release the half
throttle detent. Release the throttle lever again to
allow the engine to run at idle speed. Now you can
commence working.
The following instructions are aimed at increasing
the service life of the starter rope and of the starter
mechanism:
 Always pull the rope out in a straight line.
 Do not let the rope drag across the edge of the
rope eyelet.
 Do not pull rope all the way out - risk of the rope
breaking.
 Always manually guide the rope back into its
start position with your hand on the starter grip -
do not let it retract on its own.
A specialist can replace a damaged starter rope.