6.2.1 General check
Object
Handles (fig. 1.E; 1.F 1.H)
Cutting means
guard. (fig. 1.D)
Connection point of
the harness (fig. 1.I)
Quick release (fig.
9.A.2; 9.B.2)
Screws on the machine
and on the cutting means
Cutting means (figs.
1.C.1; 1.C.2)
Metal blade (if
fitted) (fig. 1.C.2)
Air filter (fig. 18.A)
Electric cables and
spark plug cable
Spark plug cap (fig.
10.H; fig. 11.H)
6.2.2 Machine operating test
Action
Start the machine
(par. 6.3)
Push the throttle control
lever (fig. 10.B; fig. 11.B)
and the throttle safety
lever at the same time
(figs 10.C; fig. 11.C).
Release the throttle
control lever (fig. 10.B;
fig. 11.B) and the throttle
safety lever at the same
time (figs 10.C; fig. 11.C).
Press the throttle control
lever (fig. 10.B; fig. 11.B)
Press the engine
start/stop switch (fig.
10.A; fig. 11.A)
If any of the results fails to comply
with the following tables, do not use the
machine! Take it to a service centre to
be checked and repaired if necessary.
Result
Clean, dry and fixed
firmly to the machine.
Suitable for the cutting
means used, fixed
correctly and firmly to
the machine, not worn/
deteriorated or damaged.
Correctly positioned.
Efficient. Must enable
the machine to be
freed rapidly in the
event of danger.
Correctly tightened
(not loose)
Not damaged or worn.
Sharp
Clean
Undamaged to
prevent sparks.
Undamaged and fitted
correctly on the spark plug
Result
The cutting means
(fig. 1.C.1, 1.C.2) must
not move when the
engine is running idle.
The levers must move
freely and not be forced.
The levers must return
automatically and rapidly
to the neutral position
and the engine must
return to running idle.
the throttle control
lever remains locked
(fig. 10.B, fig. 11.B).
The switch must
easily move from one
position to the other;
6.3 STARTUP
Before starting the engine:
1. Place the machine firmly on the ground.
2. Remove the guard of the cutting
means (fig. 1.L)(if used).
3. Make sure the blade (1.C.2)(if used) does
not touch the ground or other objects.
6.3.1 Startup from cold
A "cold" start of the engine means
starting it after at least 5 minutes from when
it was switched off or after refuelling.
IMPORTANT To prevent distortions, the
drive tube must not be used as a support
for the hand or knee during startup.
IMPORTANT To avoid breaking the starter
cable, do not pull the whole length of it or
let it slide along the edge of the cable guide
hole. Release the starter grip gradually,
to prevent it flying back uncontrollably.
1. Turn switch (fig. 10.A; fig. 11.A) to «I».
2. Switch on the starter (fig. 10.E; fig. 11.E)
by turning the lever to position «B».
3. Press the primer device button (fig. 10.F; fig.
11.F) 3 or 4 times to prime the carburettor.
Make sure that the hole is covered by
your finger when pressing the bulb.
4. only for models with throttle shutter:
Push the throttle control lever (fig. 10.B)
and the throttle safety lever at the same
time (fig. 10.C) and keep them in this
position whilst pressing the throttle shutter
button (fig. 10.D); release the levers so
that the button remains pressed.
5. Hold the machine firmly on the ground
with one hand on the power unit,
in order not to lose control of the
machine during startup (Fig. 12).
6. Pull the starter grip slowly for 10 - 15 cm until
you feel some resistance, then tug it a few
times until you hear the engine turn over.
7. Switch off the starter (fig. 10.E; fig. 11.E)
by turning the lever to position «A».
8. Pull the starter grip again until
the engine starts as normal.
9.
9.a
only for models with throttle shutter:
Use the throttle control lever (fig. 10.B)
briefly to disconnect the throttle (fig.
10.D) and make the engine run idle.
9.b
only for models without throttle
shutter:
control lever (fig. 11.B) briefly.
EN - 9
Use the throttle