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4. Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................3
1.1. Carefully read this user manual........................................................................................................ 3
1.2. Identification Data – ELIET E550 ZR ............................................................................................... 3
2. Warranty ........................................................................................................................................3
2.1. Machine registration ........................................................................................................................... 3
3. Welcome .........................................................................................................................................4
4. Table of Contents..........................................................................................................................5
5. Safety symbols .............................................................................................................................7
5.1. For your information ........................................................................................................................... 7
5.2. Caution ................................................................................................................................................... 7
5.3. Warning................................................................................................................................................... 7
6. Main machine parts......................................................................................................................8
6.1. Overall view ...........................................................................................................................................8
6.2. Engine .....................................................................................................................................................9
7. Safety instructions ..................................................................................................................... 11
7.1. Safety messages ...................................................................................................................................11
7.2. Safety features ....................................................................................................................................14
7.3. Safety instructions ..............................................................................................................................15
7.3.1. General safety instructions .................................................................................................15
7.3.2. Careful and proper use .........................................................................................................15
7.3.3. Responsibilities of the operator .........................................................................................16
7.3.4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ..............................................................................17
7.3.5. Danger zone ............................................................................................................................17
7.3.6. Periodic maintenance ...........................................................................................................18
8. Dealer’s responsibilities ............................................................................................................ 19
8.1. Unpacking the machine .....................................................................................................................19
8.2. Structure of the handlebar ..............................................................................................................20
8.3. Other responsibilities ........................................................................................................................23
9. Operating instructions ............................................................................................................. 24
9.1. Preliminary checks.............................................................................................................................24
9.2. Preparing the machine .....................................................................................................................24
9.2.1. Machine set-up ......................................................................................................................24
9.3. Refuelling .............................................................................................................................................25
9.4. Preparing the work site ....................................................................................................................26
9.5. Starting the engine ............................................................................................................................27
9.5.1. Petrol engine ..........................................................................................................................27
9.5.2. Moving the machine .............................................................................................................27
9.6. Working with the machine ...............................................................................................................28
9.6.1. Prior to starting work ..........................................................................................................28
9.6.2. Dethatching ............................................................................................................................29
9.7. Stopping the engine ..........................................................................................................................30
9.7.1. Petrol engine ..........................................................................................................................30
9.8. After finishing the work ....................................................................................................................30
