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Starting / Stopping the, Engine, Operating Instructions

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English Starting / Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine Alternative method of starting Operating Instructions During Operation Always follow the operating instructions for the KombiEngine and basic power tool. N Remove the chain guard. Check that the chain is not touching the ground or any other obstacles. N Position the unit securely for starting: Put the powerhead on the ground so that it rests on the engine support. Rest the hook on the cutting attachment on a raised support, e.g. a mound or branch. N Make sure you have a firm footing, either standing, stooping or kneeling. N Hold the machine with you left hand and press it down firmly - do not touch the controls on the control handle - see KombiEngine or basic power tool instruction manual. NOTICE Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube. 402BA039 KN 402BA040 KN N Hang the cutting attachment on a branch so that it is held by the hook. N Make sure you have a safe and secure footing. N Hold the machine with you left hand and press it down firmly - do not touch the controls on the control handle - see KombiEngine or basic power tool instruction manual. WARNING The saw chain may begin to run as soon as the engine starts. For this reason, blip the throttle after starting - the engine returns to idling speed. The starting procedure is now as described in the instruction manual of the KombiEngine or basic power tool you are using. Stopping the Engine N See KombiEngine or basic power tool instruction manual. Check chain tension frequently A new chain has to be retensioned more often than one that has been in use for some time. Chain cold Tension is correct when the chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar and can still be pulled along the bar by hand. Retension if necessary - see "Tensioning the Saw Chain". Chain at operating temperature The chain stretches and begins to sag. The drive links must not come out of the bar groove - the chain may otherwise jump off the bar. Retension the chain - see "Tensioning the Saw Chain". NOTICE The chain contracts as it cools down. If it is not slackened off, it can damage the gear shaft and bearings. After Finishing Work N Slacken off the chain if you have retensioned it at operating temperature during cutting work. 20 HT-KM

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HT-KM
English
20
Starting the Engine
Always follow the operating instructions
for the KombiEngine and basic power
tool.
N
Remove the chain guard.
Check that the chain is not touching the
ground or any other obstacles.
N
Position the unit securely for
starting: Put the powerhead on the
ground so that it rests on the engine
support. Rest the hook on the
cutting attachment on a raised
support, e.g. a mound or branch.
N
Make sure you have a firm footing,
either standing, stooping or
kneeling.
N
Hold the machine with you left hand
and press it down
firmly
– do not
touch the controls on the control
handle – see KombiEngine or basic
power tool instruction manual.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
Alternative method of starting
N
Hang the cutting attachment on a
branch so that it is held by the hook.
N
Make sure you have a safe and
secure footing.
N
Hold the machine with you left hand
and press it down firmly – do not
touch the controls on the control
handle – see KombiEngine or basic
power tool instruction manual.
WARNING
The saw chain may begin to run as soon
as the engine starts. For this reason, blip
the throttle after starting – the engine
returns to idling speed.
The starting procedure is now as
described in the instruction manual of
the KombiEngine or basic power tool
you are using.
Stopping the Engine
N
See KombiEngine or basic power
tool instruction manual.
During Operation
Check chain tension frequently
A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time.
Chain cold
Tension is correct when the chain fits
snugly against the underside of the bar
and can still be pulled along the bar by
hand. Retension if necessary – see
"Tensioning the Saw Chain".
Chain at operating temperature
The chain stretches and begins to sag.
The drive links must not come out of the
bar groove – the chain may otherwise
jump off the bar. Retension the chain –
see "Tensioning the Saw Chain".
NOTICE
The chain contracts as it cools down. If it
is not slackened off, it can damage the
gear shaft and bearings.
After Finishing Work
N
Slacken off the chain if you have
retensioned it at operating
temperature during cutting work.
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
402BA039 KN
402BA040 KN
Operating Instructions