GGP ITALY SPA A 38 Series, Operator'S Manual

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ground or in any case on uneven or steep gro-
und that does not guarantee stability for the
operator;
– avoid using unstable ladders or platforms;
– do not work with the machine above your
shoulders;
– never run, but walk carefully paying attention to
the lay of the land and any eventual obstacles.
– avoid working alone or in an isolated place, in
case you have to find help after an accident.
4) Make sure the machine is securely locked
when you start the engine:
– start the motor in an area at least 3 metres from
where you refuelled;
– check that there are no persons in the vicinity of
the machine;
– do not direct the silencer and therefore the
exhaust fumes towards inflammable materials.
– watch out for flying debris caused by the move-
ment of the chain, especially when it hits obsta-
cles or foreign objects.
5) Do not change the engine tuning and do not
rev the engine excessively at maximum speed.
6) Do not strain the machine too much and do not
use a small chain-saw for heavy-duty sawing. If
you use the right machine, you will reduce the risk
of hazards and improve the quality of your work.
7) Check that when the machine is running idle,
there is no movement of the chain and, after pres-
sing the throttle trigger, the engine quickly returns
to minimum speed.
8) Take care not to hit the bar hard against foreign
objects or flying debris caused by the movement
of the chain.
9) Stop the engine:
– whenever you leave the machine unattended;
– before refuelling.
10) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug cable:
– before cleaning, checking or working on the
machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the ma-
chine for any damage and make repairs before
restarting it again;
– if the machine begins to abnormally vibrate
(Immediate look for the cause of the vibrations
and take for necessary controls at a Specialised
Centre).
– when the machine is not in use.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tightly fastened
to be sure the equipment is in safe working con-
dition. Routine maintenance is essential for
safety and for maintaining a high performance
level.
2) Do not store the machine with fuel in the tank
in an area where the fuel vapours could reach an
open flame, a spark or a strong heat source.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
4) To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine, ex-
haust silencer and fuel storage area free from
sawdust, branches, leaves, or excessive grease;
never leave containers with the cut debris inside
the storage area.
5) Se il serbatoio deve essere svuotato, effettuare
questa operazione all’aperto e a motore freddo.
6) If the fuel tank has to be emptied, this
should be done outdoors once the engine has
cooled down.
7) Make sure the chain is well sharpened. Any
work on the chain and bar require specific experi-
ence and special tools. For safety purposes, we
recommend you contact your dealer to ensure
work is done correctly.
8) For safety reasons, never use the machine
with worn or damaged parts. Damaged parts
are to be replaced and never repaired. Only u-
se original spare parts. Parts that are not of the
same quality can seriously damage the equipment
and compromise safety.
9) Before putting the machine away, check you
have removed wrenches or tools used for mainte-
nance.
10) Store the machine out of the reach of chil-
dren!
E) TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
1) Whenever the machine is to be handled or
transported you must:
– turn off the engine, wait for the chain to stop
and disconnect the spark plug cap;
– mount the bar cover;
– only hold the machine using the handgrips and
position the bar in the opposite direction to that
used during operation.
2) When using a vehicle to transport the machine,
position it so that it can cause no danger to per-
sons and fasten it firmly in place to avoid it from
tipping over, which may cause damage or fuel
spillage.
F) HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Certain paragraphs in the manual contain particu-
larly significant information and are marked with
various levels of highlighting with the following
meaning:
or
These give details or further
information on what has already been indicated,
and aim to prevent both damage to the machine,
and the machine from causing damage.
Non-observance will re-
sult in the risk of injury to oneself or others.
Non-observance will re-
sult in the risk of serious injury or death to
oneself or others.
DANGER!
WARNING!
IMPORTANT
NOTE
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