Operation Manual

BR 450, BR 450 C
English
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Electric start (BR 450 C)
The power tool is equipped with the
STIHL electric starter for convenient
starts.
The STIHL electric starter basically
consists of the following components:
– Rechargeable battery, integrated in
control unit
– Starter mechanism with starter
motor and starter gear
– Starter switch
The battery supplies the starter motor
with the power required to start the
engine.
The battery is recharged while the power
tool is running – the power tool is always
ready to start.
The starter battery is not replaceable – it
is integrated in the control unit.
If the power tool is stored at
temperatures below 0°C it may cool
down to a point where a start is inhibited
to protect the battery.
The engine must then be started
manually.
N Place the unit securely on the
ground and make sure that
bystanders and loose objects are
well clear of the nozzle outlet.
N Make sure you have a firm footing:
Hold the unit with your left hand on
the carrying handle and grip the
control handle with your right hand.
Alternative:
N Place the unit securely on the
ground and make sure that
bystanders and loose objects are
well clear of the nozzle outlet.
N Slide the starter switch downwards.
N Press the starter switch
As soon as the engine runs
N Operate the throttle trigger (2).
N Choke knob automatically returns to
the run position e when the throttle
trigger is operated.
At very low outside temperatures
N Open throttle slightly – warm up the
engine for a short period.
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