AL-KO PRO 350, Instructions For Use Manual

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Start-up
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Never fill the appliance in en-
closed spaces. Petrol vapours
may gather at ground level,
and thereby result in a defla-
gration or even an explosion.
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Immediately wipe any spilled
petrol off the appliance and
the ground. Allow textiles
used to wipe off petrol to dry
in a well ventilated place be-
fore disposing of them. Other-
wise, sudden self-ignition may
occur.
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If petrol has been spilled, pet-
rol vapours occur. For this
reason, do not start the appli-
ance at the same location but
at least 3 m away.
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Avoid skin contact with miner-
al oil products. Do not inhale
petrol vapours. When filling,
always wear protective
gloves. Change and clean
protective clothing regularly.
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Ensure that your clothing
does not come into contact
with petrol. If petrol has got
onto your clothing, change it
immediately.
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Never fill the appliance while
the engine is running or hot.
4 START-UP
NOTE
Before starting up:
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Always perform a visual check. Do
not operate the engine if the operat-
ing and/or fastening parts are loose,
damaged, or worn.
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Be sure to add engine oil.
4.1 Check the general state of the engine
1. Check the engine for:
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Signs of an oil or petrol leak on the exte-
rior and underside of the engine.
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Excessive dirt or foreign bodies
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Indications of damage
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Tightness of all nuts, bolts and screws
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Tight fitting and presence of all screens
and covers
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Damage or contamination of the air filter
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Fuel level
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Engine oil level
2. Eliminate any identified defects before start-
ing up.
4.2 Filling with fuel
WARNING!
Danger of explosion and
fire
Petrol and oil are highly
flammable. Fire can lead
to serious injuries.
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Only refill petrol and oil
in the open and never in
the vicinity of naked
flames or sources of
heat.
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Immediately renew the tank or tank cap if
damaged.
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Always close the tank lid firmly.
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If petrol has leaked out:
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Do not start the engine.
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Avoid start attempts.