Safety
4.12 Combustion engine
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Operator’s Manual | WP | 5100069895 | 01/2023 | [en-US]
4.12
Combustion engine
Warning!
Risk of fire from hot engine parts and fuel.
Hot engine parts can ignite fuel and combustible material. This can cause
severe burns to people and damage to property.
• Ensure that the exhaust system of the engine is free of flammable
materials.
• Before refueling, switch off the engine and let it cool down.
• Do not spill fuel, wipe up spilled fuel immediately.
• Do not use jump start sprays. These can cause fire, misfires and en-
gine damage.
Caution!
Risk of burns from hot engine parts.
The engine surface and exhaust system can become very hot after only a
short time. Persons can suffer burns on contact.
• Switch off the engine and let it cool down.
Note!
Machine damage from incorrect, contaminated and leaking fuel.
• Use the correct type of fuel.
• Observe the prescribed mixing ratios for two-stroke engines.
• Use clean filling aids for refueling.
• Before start of work, check the engine for leaks and cracks in the fuel
line, tank and filler cap.
• Do not start the defective engine. Replace damaged parts immedi-
ately.
Note!
Machine damage due to incorrectly set engine speed.
• The preset engine speed must not be adjusted. This could lead to en-
gine damage.
