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15. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
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All operations on the machine must be carried out exclusively by authorized personnel.
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Always switch off the engine when checking, adjusting or servicing the machine.
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Allow the machine to cool down before inspection.
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The belt guard (Fig. 7 ref. B) , the front guard (Fig. 1, ref. E) and the rear guard ( Fig.
1,ref.A) must always be correctly installed and intact. If they become damaged, have
them repaired before the machine is used again.
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Make sure that all the guards of rotating and moving parts are in place.
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For greater safety, when replacing the blades replace all the fixing screws and nuts at
the same time, as described in section 14, point C.
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Inspect the fuel lines. These should be replaced if damaged or after a maximum of
three years, along with the fixing bands. Old lines may leak fuel.
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Check and regularly adjust the blade rotor clutch and the accelerator.
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Cover the machine with a sheet after the engine and silencer have cooled down.
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It is strictly forbidden to place/leave unattended on the scarifier any potentially
dangerous objects which may put the safety of persons or the machine at risk.
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Keep the machine in a good, clean state; do not leave it outside exposed to inclement
weather conditions.
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After use store the machine in a place where children have no access. Always allow
the machine to cool down before putting it away.
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After use store the machine in a place where fuel vapours cannot reach a naked flame
or sparks.
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In the instance of a long period of non-use, drain the fuel tank completely.
Use of the machine does not require specific lighting.
However, the recommended minimum amount of light (e.g. 200 lux) is enough to be able
to read the notices on the machine and to operate it without running risks caused by poor
light.
16. CLEANING THE MACHINE
Proceed in the following order:
- Switch off the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire;
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Clean the engine and the outside of the machine with a cloth soaked in a little oil.
- Clean all parts of the machine, particularly the starting unit, air filter, exhaust and
carburetor. It is advisable to follow the instructions given in the engine manual.
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Clean the inside of the belt guard (fig. 7, ref. B) with a blast of compressed air.
- To clean the inside of the front guard ( fig. 1 ref. E) and of the rear guard ( Fig. 1, ref.
A) wash with a jet of water straight after use while still damp.
- When washing carefully cover and protect the electrical parts of the engine, the
carburetor, the air filter and the exhaust from the water to prevent engine problems.
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To clean the blade area a tool should be used (stick of wood).