14Run the engine for approximately one minute at a moderate speed before applying full throttle.–Note: – If the starter handle is pulled repeatedly when the choke lever remains at “ ” position, the engine will not start easily due to excessivefuel intake.– In case of excessive fuel intake, remove the spark plug and pull the starter handle slowly to remove excess fuel. Also, dry the electrodesection of the spark plug.Caution during operation:If the throttle lever is opened fully in a no-load operation, the engine rotation is increased to 10,000 min -1 or more. Never operate the engine at ahigher speed than required and at an approximate speed of 6,000 – 8,000 min -1 .Starting the warm engineSame as above, except without moving the choke lever (choke lever remains in the position “– ”).STOPPINGRelease the throttle lever (2) fully, and when the engine rpm has lowered,–push the Start-Stop Switch (1) to “STOP” position to stop the engine.Be aware that the cutting head may not stop immediately, and always allow it–to slow down and stop fully by itself.(1)(2)STOPCAUTION: The cutting tools mentioned below must only be resharpened by anauthorized facility. Manual resharpening will result in imbalances ofthe cutting tool causing vibrations and damage to the equipment.cutter blade (star blade (4 teeth))–An expert resharpening and balancing service is provided by AuthorizedService Center.NOTE: To increase the service life of the cutter blade (star blade) it may beturned over once, until both cutting edges have become blunt.RESHARPENING THE CUTTING TOOL