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Safety the product during transportation. Make sure
that it cannot move.
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Remove the cutting blade before transportation of
the product.
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Remove all tools and wrenches.
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For transportation of the product and fuel, make sure
that there are no leaks or fumes. Sparks or open
flames, for example from electrical devices or
boilers, can start a fire.
•
Always use approved containers for transportation of
fuel.
•
Examine new cutting blades for transport damage.
To move the product with the engine on
1. Turn the engine start switch to ignition on position
(A).
2. Push the switch for cutting depth adjustment (B) up
until the cutting blade does not touch the ground.
3. Put the lever for speed control into the stop position.
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A
B
4. If the product has a blade clutch, make sure that the
blade clutch is disengaged. The blade clutch is
disengaged when the symbol on the display is not in
a different color.
3
4
< 1200 RPM
180
150
210
110
250
˚F
STOP:
50 cm
5. If the product does not have a blade clutch, remove
the blade or move the gearbox lever to neutral
To remove the cutting blade on
position. Refer to
page 17 and To change gears on a 3-speed gearbox
model on page 19 .
WARNING: For products that do not
have a blade clutch, the cutting blade
starts to rotate when the engine starts.
Do not move the product to the side or
out of the work area if the cutting blade
rotates.
6. Start the product. Refer to
page 22 .
7. Push the lever for speed control forward for forward
saw movement, or rearward for reverse movement.
The more you push the lever for speed control, the
more the speed increases. Refer to
on page 42 .
WARNING: Do not open the
transmission bypass valve to neutral
position while the product is parked on a
slope. The product can move away from
you and cause injury to bystanders.
To start the product on
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