HOW TO START - USE - STOP THE ENGINE / USING THE MACHINE
activating the throttle trigger (2), to take the en-
gine back to minimum speed.
10. Let the engine run idle for at least 1 minute be-
fore using the machine.
IMPORTANT
repeatedly with the choke on, it may flood the en-
gine and make starting difficult.
If you have flooded the engine, remove the spark
plug and gently pull the handle on the starter rope
to eliminate any excess fuel; then dry the spark plug
electrodes and replace it on the engine.
• Hot starting
When hot starting (immediately after stopping the
engine), follow the procedure indicated above in
points 1 - 5 - 6 - 7.
USE OF THE ENGINE (Fig. 5)
Cutting device speed is regulated by the throttle
trigger (2), located on the rear handgrip (4) or the
right handgrip (4a) of the handlebar.
The throttle trigger only works if the lockout (3) is
pressed at the same time.
7. USING THE MACHINE
To respect people and the environment:
– Try not to cause any disturbance.
– Scrupulously comply with local regulations
and provisions for the disposal of waste
materials after sawing.
– Scrupulously comply with local regulations
and provisions for the disposal of oils,
petrol, damaged parts or any elements
which have a strong impact on the environ-
ment.
WARNING!
brations can cause injuries and neurovascular
disorders (also called "Renaud's syndrome"
or "white hand"), especially to people suffer-
ing from circulation disorders. The symptoms
can regard the hands, wrists and fingers and
are shown through loss of sensitivity, torpor,
itching, pain and discolouring of or structural
changes to the skin. These effects can be
worsened by low ambient temperatures and/or
If the starter rope is pulled
Prolonged exposure to vi-
The movement is transmitted from the engine to the
drive shaft by a centrifugal mass clutch that pre-
vents the shaft from moving when the engine is run-
ning at minimum speed.
WARNING!
the cutting device moves when the engine is
running idle; in this case, contact you dealer.
The correct running speed will be achieved by
pressing the throttle trigger (2) as far as possible.
IMPORTANT
power for the first 6-8 working hours.
STOPPING THE ENGINE (Fig. 5)
To stop the engine:
– Release the throttle trigger (2) and allow the en-
gine to run idle for a few seconds.
– Set the switch (1) to «STOP».
WARNING!
speed to a minimum, it will take a few sec-
onds for the cutting device to stop.
by gripping the handgrips excessively tightly.
If the symptoms occur, the length of time the
machine is used must be reduced and a doc-
tor consulted.
DANGER!
unit generates an average sized electromag-
netic field, but it is not however possible to ex-
clude the possibility of interference on any
active or passive medical devices that opera-
tors may be wearing; this could be risky for
their health conditions. All those using medical
devices should always consult their GP, or
the device manufacturer, before using this ma-
chine.
WARNING!
thing when using the machine. Your dealer
can provide you with all the information on
the most suitable accident-prevention devices
to guarantee your safety.
EN
Do not use the machine if
Avoid using the engine at full
When you have reduced
This machine's starter
Always wear suitable clo-
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