Adjusting the carrying strap
WARNING!
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The carrying strap 2 should always be worn during work.
Otherwise, the appliance cannot be controlled safely and may cause
injury to the user or others.
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Make sure that you have secured and correctly adjusted the carrying
strap 2.
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If the carrying strap 2 is open, there is a risk that it can get caught or
sucked into the blower of the machine.
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Proper adjustment of the carrying strap 2 and appliance will make
working much easier. Adjust the carrying strap 2 to the optimum
working position.
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Position the hip strap at hip level, not too far down the stomach. Tighten
the hip strap so you can feel the weight of the appliance resting on
your hips.
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Tighten the two shoulder straps and adjust them until you achieve the
best working position.
PBLG 52 A1
Use
CAUTION!
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Please comply with the statutory provisions in the relevant noise protec-
tion regulations.
Before starting the appliance, always check that:
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The fuel system is not leaking.
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All screw connections are firmly seated.
Starting when the engine is cold
ATTENTION!
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Never allow the pull start z to whip back. This could cause damage.
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Set the On/Off switch 0 to "I".
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Press the throttle 9 halfway down and then push down the throttle
lock
.
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Now release the throttle 9 and the throttle lock
The throttle 9 is now locked.
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Pull the choke t out.
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Press the fuel pump (primer) a 6x.
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Press the appliance against the floor with your left hand on the
frame 1 (ATTENTION! Do not use your foot!). With your right hand
on the pull start z, pull it slowly until you feel resistance.
ATTENTION!
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Always pull the pull start z straight out. Hold the handle of the pull
start z firmly when the pull start z retracts. Do not allow the pull
start z to whip back.
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Now pull the pull start z quickly so that the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, repeat the process.
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When the engine starts, press down the throttle 9. The choke will be
reset.
If the engine does not start after several attempts, read the "Trouble-
shooting" section.
NOTE
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At high outdoor temperatures it is possible that even a cold engine has
to be started without using the choke t!
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