Kärcher LC186FD, Manual

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English 13
 Refueling is only allowed in a
well ventilated space and
when the engine is off. The fu-
el is extremely flammable and
explosive under certain condi-
tions. Please confirm that the
fuel tank cap is locked when
refueling is complete.
 In case of repeated or pro-
longed contact with the fuel
and the housing, avoid inhal-
ing fuel.
 Cool the warm engine for 2
minutes before refueling.
 Keep flammable materials
and articles away from the
muffler (at least 2 metres).
 Do not start the engine without
the muffler. Inspect and clean
the muffler regularly and re-
pair it if necessary.
 If no exhaust unit with spark
arrestor is installed, the en-
gine cannot be used in for-
ests, shrubs or grasslands.
 Failure to properly set the ad-
justment spring, adjuster lever
or other parts will result in an
increased RPM of the motor.
 Risk of burning! Do not touch
the hot muffler, cylinder or
cooling fins.
The engine should be cooled
before being stored in a con-
fined space.
 Hands and feet must never
get close to moving or rotating
parts.
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WARNING
 Except during adjustment
work, the engine should be
not operated with the cover on
the air filter or the short intake
tube removed.
 Do not run the engine if the fu-
el system is damaged or leak-
ing. Regularly inspect the fuel
system and replace damaged
parts.
 The safety tips in the instruc-
tions do not cover all situa-
tions of use. As a rule,
adequate safety precautions
should be ensured during
maintenance and operation.
CAUTION ● To avoid fire hazard
or damage to the engine, the
cooling unit and starter rope
must be free of grass or other
dirt.
Note
 Use only original parts from
the engine manufacturer.
Parts from other sources can
damage the engine and short-
en its service life.
 To avoid damaging the starter,
do not pull the starter rope
while the engine is running.