Garland ELITE 1021 G Instruction Manual page 38

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fuel stored for long periods lose its characteristics
making it harder to start the engine and giving poorer
performance.
FILLING THE FUEL TANK
1. Choose an open are ato perform this situation
2. Stay away from the area where you have made the
preparation of the mixture.
3. Remove the combustible tank cap and fill with fuel.
4. Close tighly the fuel cap and remove all traces of
fuel that have been spilled with a rag.
WARNINGS:
- Always switch off the engine before refueling.
- Do not start the machine in a closed area. The
exhaust fumesand the vapours of the petrol all
contain carbon monoxide and other dangerous
chemical substances. In case of gas concentration
due to insufficient ventilation, eliminate from the
work area everything that impedes the correct flow
of air and do not work in this area again until it is
well ventilated and the gas concentration does not
happen again.
- Do not refill fuel in areas where flames, sparks or
hot sources are. Refill only in ventilated areas with
engine off. Do not overfill the fuel to try to overfill
the fuel tank. In case of fuel leakage, eliminate
these before starting the machine, do not attempt
to start the engine but move the machine away
from the area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until petrol vapours have
dissipated.
- Stay away at least 3 meters from the zone where
you have refueled before started the machine.
- Refill fuel before to start the machine. Do not
unscrew the combustible tank cap while the
engine is running or engine is hot.
- Do not use fuel with ethanol or methanol because
will damage the engine.
6.4. START UP
6.4.1. CHECK POINTS BEFORE STARTING
Do not use this machine if it becomes damaged
or wrongly regulated.
Use this machine for the purpose for which it was
designed. Any other use may be dangerous for the
user to the machine and for people, animals and
things you may have around.
Verify that :
- The machine completely and look for loose parts
(screws, nuts, etc.) and damages.
- The protector is properly attached to the machine.
- There are not fuel leaks.
- Verify that the disk or head is not damaged.
- Check the air filter is clean. Clean the filter if
necessary.
Press, repair or replace everything you need before
using the machine.
Do not use attachments on this machine out of our
recommendations because their use may cause
serious injury to the user, the machine and the people,
animals and things close to the machine.
Before starting the machine, remove the guard
protecting the cutting unit. Before starting the machine
make sure that all moving parts of the machine are not
in contact with any object.
Place the machine on a flat, stable surface to
start it.
6.4.2. START UP IN COLD
1. Move the air lever (E) to the cold start position.
2. Place the switch (A) in the position ¨I¨ (start).
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