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General notes ......................................................
Safety instructions ...............................................
Description of the appliance ................................
Initial start-up .......................................................
Operation.............................................................
Transportation .....................................................
Storage................................................................
Care and maintenance ........................................
Troubleshooting guide .........................................
Technical data .....................................................
General notes
Read these original operating instruc-
tions and the safety instructions chapter
before using the device for the first time.
Act in accordance with them.
Keep them safe for future reference or for future own-
ers.
Safety instructions
DANGER
Only those who understand these operating instruc-
tions may run the engine.
Do not operate this appliance in areas where there is
a risk of explosion.
When using the device in hazard zones (e.g. service
stations), adhere to the respective safety regulations.
Explosion hazard due to unsuitable fuel. Only fill the
fuel specified in the operating instructions.
Do not operate the device if fuel has been spilled. In
such a case, move the device to another location and
avoid any sparking.
Only keep the fuel in permitted containers.
Do not store fuel in the proximity of naked flames or
devices such as ovens, heating boilers, water heat-
ers, etc. that have a pilot light or may generate
sparks. Do not use or spill fuel in the above environ-
ment.
Do not smoke or use open fire during refueling or in
fuel storage areas.
Do not overfill the tank. Do not exceed the maximum
fuel level mark in the tank inlet.
Only allow refueling in a well-ventilated space and
when the engine is off. The fuel is extremely flamma-
ble and explosive under certain conditions. Ensure
that close the fuel tank lid when refueling is complete.
In case of repeated or prolonged contact with the fuel
and the housing, avoid inhaling fuel.
Cool the warm engine for 2 minutes before refueling.
Cool the engine down before store in a confined
space.
Keep easily flammable objects at least 2 m away from
the muffler.
Do not operate the device without a muffler. Check
the muffler regularly and clean or replace it if neces-
sary.
Do not operate the device in forests, bushy or grassy
areas if the exhaust pipe is not equipped with a spark
catcher.
Do not run the motor with the air filter removed or
without a cover over the intake opening.
Do not adjust any control springs, governor control
linkage or other parts that could increase the speed of
the motor.
Do not touch any hot parts such as the muffler, cylin-
der or cooling fins.
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Never bring your hands and feet close to rotating
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parts.
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Do not touch the ignition cable or the spark plug while
the engine is running.
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WARNING
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Children and minors must not use the device.
Children must be supervised to prevent them from
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playing with the appliance.
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Exhaust gases are toxic. Never breathe in the ex-
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haust gases. Ensure rooms where the device is oper-
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ated are sufficiently ventilated and that exhaust gases
can be conducted away.
Do not run the engine if the fuel system is damaged
or leaking. Regularly inspect the fuel system and re-
place damaged parts.
These safety tips in the instructions do not cover all
situations of use. As a rule, ensure you observe all
safety instructions during maintenance and opera-
tion.
CAUTION
To avoid fire hazard or damage to the engine, the
cooling fins and starter rope must be free of grass or
other dirt.
ATTENTION
Use only original parts from the engine manufacturer.
Parts from other sources can damage the engine and
shorten its service life.
To avoid damaging the starter, do not pull the starter
rope while the engine is running.
Only use fresh fuel. Old fuel can cause residue in the
carburettor and affect the engine's performance.
Description of the appliance
Illustration A
Oil filling screw with the oil dipstick
1
Oil drain screw
2
Engine switch
3
Spark plug
4
Air filter
5
Fuel tank lid
6
Fuel tank
7
Starter rope
8
Fuel cock
9
Choke
10
Muffler
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Initial start-up
DANGER
Unsuitable fuel
Risk of explosion
Only use gasoline fuel. Unsuitable fuels, such as diesel
fuel, must not be used.
Never use stale gasoline fuel.
Never mix the gasoline fuel with oil.
Ensure that neither dirt nor water reaches the fuel tank.
ATTENTION
Operate the engine without an air filter
Engine wear increasing
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