2. Gently press the bulb (2) on the “primer” 7-10
times until the fuel flows from the exhaust pipe.
3. Turn the starter control lever (3) to the
«CHOKE» position.
4. Hold the machine firmly on the ground with one
hand on the handgrip, in order not to lose con
-
trol of the machine during startup.
WARNING!
If the machine is not held
firmly, the force of the engine could cause the
user to lose his balance or direct the blade
towards an obstacle or the same user.
5. Pull the starter rope slowly for 10 - 15 cm until
you feel some resistance, then tug it a few times
until you hear the engine turn over.
IMPORTANT
To avoid breaking the starter
rope, do not pull the whole length of it or let it slide
along the edge of the cable guide hole. Release
the starter gradually, to avoid letting it fly back un
controllably.
STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING!
The engine must be start -
ed in an area at least 3 metres from where you
refilled the fuel tank.
Before starting the engine:
– Place the machine firmly on the ground.
– Remove the blade protection devices.
– Make sure the blade is not touching the ground
or any other object.
– Make sure the handgrip is locked in the centre
position.
• Cold start
NOTE
A “cold” start of the engine
means starting it after at least 5 minutes from when
it was switched off or after refuelling.
To start the engine (Fig. 2):
1. Press switch (1) to position «I».
– Clean the fuel tank cap and the surrounding
area to avoid any dirt from entering the tank
du ring refilling.
– Carefully open the fuel tank cap to allow the
pressure inside to decrease gradually. Use a
funnel to refill and avoid filling the tank to the
brim (Fig. 1).
WARNING!
Always close the fuel tank
cap firmly.
WARNING!
Immediately clean all tra-
ces of fuel which may have dripped on the
ma chine or the ground and do not start the
engine until the petrol fumes have dissipated.
REFUELLING
DANGER!
Never smoke whilst refuel-
ling and avoid inhaling the petrol fumes.
WARNING!
Carefully open the tank
top as pressure could have formed inside
Before refuelling:
– Shake the fuel mix container well.
– Place the machine on a flat stable surface, with
the fuel tank cap facing upwards.
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