Changing The Motor Speed; Stopping The Motor (17); Operating Modes; Working In Blowing Operation (18) - AL-KO SOLO 442 Manual De Instrucciones

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5. At the same time:
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Firmly push the appliance downwards to
the ground with one hand on the upper
handle (16/1) and fully depress the throt-
tle lever (17/1).
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With the other hand, pull the starter han-
dle (16/2) first carefully and slowly until
resistance is felt and then intently and
quickly vertically upwards until resistance
is felt again (approx. 1 arm length).
■
Let the starter rope roll back up but with-
out letting go of the starter handle (16/2).
6. Repeat this step several times until the motor
starts and then runs properly.
NOTE If the choke was accidentally
switched on: Turn the rotary choke knob anti-
clockwise to the starting position and repeat the
warm start several times until the motor starts.
6.2

Changing the motor speed

Use a lower motor speed for light, dry material
and dirt or high motor speeds for heavy, wet ma-
terial and dirt.
Continuously regulating the speed (17)
1. Push the throttle lever (17/1) until the re-
quired speed is reached. The motor runs at
maximum speed at the throttle lever end
stop.
2. When changing location in blow or vacuum
operation: release the throttle lever (17/1).
The motor then runs at idle speed.
Permanently setting the maximum speed (17)
1. Pull the throttle locking lever (17/2) upwards
until it engages together with the throttle lever
(17/1).
2. To switch off the maximum speed: Push the
throttle locking lever (17/2) downwards. The
motor then runs at idle speed.
6.3

Stopping the motor (17)

1. Set the motor to idling speed:
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Push the throttle locking lever (17/2)
downwards or
■
release the throttle lever (17/1).
2. Push the On/Off switch (17/3) to "0" and keep
it pressed until the motor stops.
3. Release the On/Off switch (17/3). It then
springs back to position "I".
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7 OPERATING MODES

7.1

Working in blowing operation (18)

The appliance can be carried with one hand in
blowing operation.
WARNING! Danger of serious injuries
from rotating appliance parts. If the vacuum
grille is open and the safety switch is blocked, the
shredding blade and the rotor can cause serious
injuries.
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Never operate the appliance with the vacuum
grille open and the safety switch blocked.
CAUTION! Risk of injury and damage to
property. Persons or animals can be injured and
soiled by the air jet and blown away material.
■
It is essential to make sure that the air jet and
blown away material does not negatively af-
fect persons or animals or damage objects.
■
Note the wind direction.
NOTE Never work against the wind to en-
sure that you and persons behind you are not
soiled.
1. Fit the blow tubes (see chapter 4.1 "Assem-
bly for blowing operation", page 30).
2. Start the motor (see chapter 6.1 "Starting the
engine", page 33).
3. Raise the appliance with one hand on the up-
per handle (18/1).
4. During work, adjust the motor speed to the
material to be blown away (see chapter 6.2
"Changing the motor speed", page 34):
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Low motor speed: For light, dry material,
e.g. leaves, cut grass, chippings, grains
and dirt
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Medium motor speed: For material of me-
dium size and weight, e.g. wet leaves
■
High motor speed: For very heavy or wet
material, e.g. fresh snow and coarse dirt
7.2

Working in vacuum operation (19)

In vacuum operation, the appliance must be car-
ried with both hands. Hang the collecting sack
over your left shoulder by the carrying belt.
Operating modes
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