8
EN
REFUELLING
DANGER!
elling and avoid inhaling the petrol fumes.
WARNING!
top as pressure could have formed inside.
Before refuelling:
– Shake the fuel mixture container well.
– Place the machine on a flat stable surface, with
the fuel tank cap facing upwards.
6. HOW TO START - USE - STOP THE ENGINE
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING!
ted in an area at least 3 metres from where you
refilled the fuel tank.
Before starting the engine:
– Place the machine firmly on the ground.
– Remove the guard from the blade (if used).
– Make sure the blade (if used) is not touching the
ground or any other object.
• Cold starting
NOTE
means starting it after at least 5 minutes from when
it was switched off or after refuelling.
To start the engine (Fig. 5):
1.
Set the switch (1) to «START».
2.
Operate the starter, turning lever (5) to «OFF».
3.
Press the primer device button (6) 3 or 4 times
to prime the carburettor.
4.
Press the safety lever (3), activate the throttle
trigger (2) and hold it in this position using the
shutter button (7 - if provided); then release the
safety lever (3).
PREPARING TO WORK / HOW TO START - USE - STOP THE ENGINE
Never smoke whilst refu-
Carefully open the tank
The engine must be star-
A "cold" start of the engine
– Clean the fuel tank cap and the surrounding area
to avoid any dirt from entering the tank during re-
filling.
– Carefully open the fuel tank cap to allow the
pressure inside to decrease gradually. Use a
funnel to refill and avoid filling the tank to the
brim.
WARNING!
cap firmly.
WARNING!
ces of fuel which may have dripped on the
machine or the ground and do not start the en-
gine until the petrol fumes have dissipated.
5.
Hold the machine firmly on the ground with
one hand on the power unit, in order not to lose
control of the machine during startup (Fig. 5).
IMPORTANT
drive tube must not be used as a support for the
hand or knee during startup.
6.
Pull the starter rope slowly for 10 - 15 cm un-
til you feel some resistance, then tug it hard a
few times until you hear the engine turn over.
IMPORTANT
rope, do not pull the whole length of it or let it slide
along the edge of the cable guide hole. Release the
starter gradually, to avoid letting it fly back uncon-
trollably.
7.
Pull the starter rope again until the engine
starts as normal.
WARNING!
the starter and/or shutter (if present) enga-
ged causes the cutting device to move, only
stopping when the starter is disconnected.
8.
When the engine is started, disconnect the
starter by turning the lever (2) to «ON».
9.
Disconnect the shutter (7 - if provided) briefly
Always close the fuel tank
Immediately clean all tra-
To prevent distortions, the
To avoid breaking the starter
Starting the engine with