OIL TOPPING UP (Fig. 10)
Do not start the engine and
do not use the machine if the oil level is low.
To check the oil level:
– Place the machine on a flat stable surface, with
the fuel tank cap facing upwards.– Unscrew
the tank cap and check that the oil level reach-
es the rim of the filler.
The oil tank capacity is 80 cc (Model 28) or 100
cc (Model 38).
IMPORTANT
PREPARING TO WORK / HOW TO START - USE – STOP THE ENGINE
9
EN
when it was switched off or after refuelling.
To start the engine (Fig. 11):
1. Set the switch (1) to «START».
2. Operate the starter, turning lever (5) to
«CLOSE».
3. Press the primer device button (6) 3 or 4
times to prime the carburettor.
4. Hold the machine firmly on the ground with
one hand on the power unit, in order not to
lose control of the machine during startup
(Fig. 12).
To prevent distortions, the
drive tube must not be used as a support for the
hand or knee during startup.
5. Pull the starter rope slowly for 10 - 15 cm until
you feel some resistance, then tug it hard a
few times until you hear the engine turn over.
IMPORTANT
STARTING THE ENGINE
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 guard from the blade (if used).
– Make sure the blade (if used) is not touching
the ground or any other object.
• Cold starting
A “cold” start of the engine
means starting it after at least 5 minutes from
NOTE
!
WARNING!
6. HOW TO START - USE – STOP THE ENGINE