MacAllister MGTP254, Operator'S Manual

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HOW TO START - USE - STOP THE ENGINE / USING THE MACHINE 9
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If the starter rope is pulled
repeatedly with the choke on, it may flood the en-
gine and make starting difficult.
If you have flooded the engine, remove the spark
plug and gently pull the handle on the starter rope
to eliminate any excess fuel; then dry the spark plug
electrodes and replace it on the engine.
• Hot starting
When hot starting (immediately after stopping the
engine):
– Set the switch (1) to position «RUN», then follow
points 4 - 5 - 6 – 9 in the previous procedure.
USE OF THE ENGINE (Fig. 5)
Cutting device speed is regulated by the throttle
trigger (2), located on the rear handgrip (4).
The throttle trigger only works if the lockout (3) is
pressed at the same time.
IMPORTANT
The movement is transmitted from the engine to the
drive shaft by a centrifugal mass clutch that pre-
vents the shaft from moving when the engine is run-
ning at minimum speed.
Do not use the machine if
the cutting device moves when the engine is
running idle; in this case, contact you dealer.
The correct running speed will be achieved by
pressing the throttle trigger (2) as far as possible.
Avoid using the engine at full
power for the first 6-8 working hours.
STOPPING THE ENGINE (Fig. 5)
To stop the engine:
– Release the throttle trigger (2) and allow the en-
gine to run idle for a few seconds.
– Set the switch (1) to «STOP».
When you have reduced
speed to a minimum, it will take a few sec-
onds for the cutting device to stop.
WARNING!
WARNING!
IMPORTANT
To respect people and the environment:
– Try not to cause any disturbance.
– Scrupulously comply with local regulations
and provisions for the disposal of waste ma-
terials after sawing.
– Scrupulously comply with local regulations
and provisions for the disposal of oils, petrol,
damaged parts or any elements which have a
strong impact on the environment.
Prolonged exposure to vi-
brations can cause injuries and neurovascular
disorders (also called “Renaud’s syndrome” or
“white hand”), especially to people suffering
from circulation disorders. The symptoms can re-
gard the hands, wrists and fingers and are shown
through loss of sensitivity, torpor, itching, pain
and discolouring of or structural changes to the
skin. These effects can be worsened by low am-
WARNING!
bient temperatures and/or by gripping the hand-
grips excessively tightly. If the symptoms oc-
cur, the length of time the machine is used must
be reduced and a doctor consulted.
This machine’s starter unit
generates an average sized electromagnetic
field, but it is not however possible to exclude the
possibility of interference on any active or pas-
sive medical devices that operators may be wear-
ing; this could be risky for their health condi-
tions. All those using medical devices should
always consult their GP, or the device manufac-
turer, before using this machine.
Always wear suitable clo-
thing when using the machine. Your dealer can
provide you with all the information on the most
suitable accident-prevention devices to guaran-
tee your safety.
WARNING!
DANGER!
7. USING THE MACHINE