13Observe the applicable accident prevention regulations.StartingMove at least 3 m away from the place of refuelling. Place the equipment ona clean piece of ground taking care that the cutting tool does not come intocontact with the ground or any other objects.Cold startFirst place the equipment on the ground.–Set the Start-Stop Switch (1) to start position.–POINTS IN OPERATION AND HOW TO STOPGive a gentle push on the primer pump (2) repeatedly (7 – 10 times) until fuel–comes into the primer pump.Push the choke lever (3) to the position “– ”.Firmly hold the clutch case by your left hand, as illustrated.–Slowly pull the starter knob until resistance is felt and continue with a smart–pull.Do not pull out the starter rope to its full extent and do not allow the starter–handle to be retracted without control, but ensure that it is retracted slowly.Repeat the starting operation until initial ignitions are heard.–When the engine start, return the choke lever to “– ”. Please note that thechoke lever will return to “ ” position automatically when the throttle lever isoperated and the throttle is opened.(1)(2)(3)