PREPARING TO WORK
9
EN
CHECKING THE MACHINE
Before starting work please:
– check that all the screws on the machine and
the bar are tightly fastened;
– check that the chain is sharp and there are no
signs of any damage;
– check that the air filter is clean;
– check that the protection devices are well fa-
stened and working efficiently;
– check that the handgrips are well fastened;
– check that the chain brake is working effi-
ciently.
PREPARING THE FUEL
This machine is fitted with a two-stroke engine
which requires a mixture of petrol and lubricating
oil.
Using petrol alone will da-
mage the motor and will cause for invalidation of
the warranty.
Only use quality fuels and
oils to maintain high performance and guarantee
the duration of the mechanical parts over time.
• Petrol characteristics
Only use unleaded petrol with a fuel grade of at
least 90 N.O.
If you use a gasoline of a lo-
wer octane value than prescribed, there is a dan-
ger that the engine temperature may rise and an
engine problem such as piston seizing may con-
sequently occur.
Unleaded petrol tends to
create deposits in the container if preserved for
more than 2 months. Always use fresh petrol!
• Oil characteristics
Only use top quality synthetic oil specifically for
two-stroke engines.
Your dealer can provide you with oils which have
been specifically developed for this type of engi-
ne, and which are capable of guaranteeing a
high level of protection.
The use of these oils makes it possible to prepa-
re a 2.5% mixture, consisting in 1 part oil to 40
parts petrol.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
• Preparation and preservation
of the fuel mixture
Petrol and the fuel mixture are highly inflam-
mable!
– Keep the petrol and fuel mixture in homo-
logated fuel containers, in safe place, away
from any flames or heat sources.
– Never leave the containers within the reach
of children.
– Never smoke whilst preparing the mixture
and avoid inhaling the petrol fumes.
The chart indicates the amount of petrol and oil
to use to prepare the fuel mixture according to
the type of oil used.
To prepare the fuel mixture:
– Place about half the amount of petrol in a ho-
mologated tank.
– Add all the oil, according to the chart.
– Add the rest of the petrol.
– Close the top and shake well.
Be careful that, if the agita-
tion is insufficient, there is an increased danger
of early piston seizing due to abnormally lean
mixture.
The fuel mixture tends to
age. Do not prepare excessive amounts of the
fuel mixture to avoid deposits from forming.
Keep the petrol and fuel
mixture containers separate and easily identifia-
ble to avoid the mistake of using one in place of
the other.
Periodically clean the petrol
and fuel mixture containers to remove any even-
tual deposits.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
!
DANGER!
5. PREPARING TO WORK
Petrol
Synthetic oil 2-stroke
liters
liters
cm
3
1
0,025
25
2
0,05
50
3
0,075
75
5
0,125
125
10
0,25
250
