Stihl BR 450 C-EF Instruction Manual - Page 18

English Cold engine (cold start) N Push the choke knob in and turn it to c. Warm engine (warm start) N Push the choke knob in and turn it to o. Also use this setting if the engine has been running but is still cold. 0009BA014 KN 0009BA013 KN Cranking N Place the unit securely on the ground and make sure that bystanders are well clear of the nozzle outlet. N Make sure you have a firm footing: Hold the unit with your left hand on the housing and put one foot against the base plate to prevent it slipping. N Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand until you feel it engage and then give it a brisk strong pull. Do not pull out the starter rope to full length - it might otherwise break. N Do not let the starter grip snap back. Guide it slowly back into the housing so that the starter rope can rewind properly. N Continue cranking until the engine runs. 0009BA028 KN Electric start (BR 450 C) The power tool is equipped with the STIHL electric starter for convenient starts. The STIHL electric starter basically consists of the following components: - Rechargeable battery, integrated in control unit - Starter mechanism with starter motor and starter gear - Starter switch The battery supplies the starter motor with the power required to start the engine. The battery is recharged while the power tool is running - the power tool is always ready to start. The starter battery is not replaceable - it is integrated in the control unit. If the power tool is stored at temperatures below 0°C it may cool down to a point where a start is inhibited to protect the battery. The engine must then be started manually. N Place the unit securely on the ground and make sure that bystanders and loose objects are well clear of the nozzle outlet. 0014BA005 AS 16 BR 450, BR 450 C