GB
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. General
information
..................................................7
2. Safety
regulations
......................................................7
3. Components and controls ....................................9
4. What you need to know .........................................9
5. Standards of use ..................................................... 10
6. Maintenance
............................................................. 12
7. Troubleshooting
..................................................... 14
8. Technical data .......................................................... 14
1. GENERAL
INFORMATION
1.1
READING AND UNDERSTANDING THE
MANUAL
Some paragraphs in the manual containing
information of particular importance for safety
and operation are highlighted at various levels of
emphasis, and signify the following:
NOTE
or
IMPORTANT
These give details or further information on what has
already been said, and aim to prevent damage either
to the engine or other damages.
WARNING:
Non-observance will result in the risk
of injury to oneself or others.
DANGER: Non-observance will result in the risk
of serious injury or death to oneself or others.
NOTE
All indications, “front”, “rear”,
“right” and “left”, are to be taken as
referring to the engine positioned with
the sparkplug facing forwards with
respect to the observer.
2. GENERAL SAFETY STANDARDS
(to be strictly applied)
A) TRAINING
1) Carefully read the instructions contained
in this manual and the instructions of the
machine on which this engine is installed.
Learn how to stop the engine quickly.
2) Never allow people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the engine.
3) Never use the engine while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
4) Remember that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
B) PREPARATION
1) Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings, jewels or items that could
become caught; tie up long hair and keep at
safe distance while starting the machine.
2) Turn engine OFF and let it cool before
removing gas cap.
3) WARNING: DANGER! Fuel is highly flammable:
-
store the fuel in special containers;
-
refuel only outdoors by using a funnel: never
smoke while refueling and/or handling fuel;
1.2 SAFETY
SYMBOLS
Your engine should be used with due care and
attention. Symbols have therefore been placed on
the engine to remind you of the main precautions
to be taken. Their full meaning is explained later
on.
You are also asked to carefully read the safety
regulations in the applicable chapter of this
handbook.
WARNING
-
LRead and follow Operating
Instructions before running engine.
WARNING
-
Gasoline is flammable. Allow
engine to cool at least 2 minutes before
re-fuelling.
WA R N I N G
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E n g i n e s e m i t c a r b o n
monoxide. DO NOT run in enclosed area.