Cold Starting; Operating Modes - GGP ITALY BL 260 H Manual De Instrucciones

3.1.1 Cold starting

A "cold" start of the engine means starting it af-
ter at least 5 minutes from when it was switched
off or after refuelling.
To start the engine (Fig. 4):
1. S et the switch (1) to position «I».
2. O perate the starter, moving lever (2) to
«CHO K E».
3. P ress the primer device button (3) 7 to 10 ti-
mes to prime the carburettor.
4. H old the machine firmly with one hand on the
hand g rip (6), in order not to lose control of the
ma c hine during starting.
5. P ull the starter rope slowly for 10 - 15 cm un-
til you feel some resistance, then tug it hard a
few times until you hear the engine turn over.
IMPORTANT To avoid breaking the star ter rope,
do not pull the whole length of it or let it slide along
the edge of the cable guide hole. Release the
starter gradually, to avoid letting it fly back uncon-
trollably.
6. P ull the starter rope again, fully turning the
throttle (4) until the engine starts as normal.
7. W hen the engine is started, disconnect the
starter by turning the lever (2) to «RUN».
8. L et the engine run idle for at least 2–3 minutes
before using the machine.
IMPORTANT If the starter rope is pulled re-
peatedly with the choke on, it may flood the en-
gine and make starting difficult.
If you have flooded the engine, remove the spark
plug and gently pull the handle on the starter
ro p e to eliminate any excess fuel; then dry the
spark plug electrodes and replace it on the en-
gine.
3.1.2 Hot starting
When hot starting (immediately after stopping
the engine), follow the procedure indicated
above in points 1 - 4 - 5 - 6.
3.2 ADJUSTING THE SPEED (Fig. 4)
Rotor rpm must be proportionate to the type of
work and is regulated by the throttle (4) on the
up p er handgrip.
The throttle trigger can be kept in place using the
lock lever (5).
IMPORTANT Avoid using the engine at full pow-
er for the first 6–8 working hours.
3.2 STOPPING THE ENGINE (Fig. 4)
To stop the engine:
– Return the release lever up (5).
– Release the throttle control (4).
– Set the switch (1) to position «O».

4. OPERATING MODES

4.1 USE AS A BLOWER (Fig. 5)
WARNING! The machine must al w ays be
firmly gripped with your right hand on the up­
per handgrip during work.
Engine speed should be adjusted to the type of
ma t erial to be removed:
– u se the engine at low speed for lightweight ma-
terial and small bushes on the lawn;
– u se the engine at average speed to move
grass and lightweight leaves on pavement or
solid ground;
– u se the engine at high speed for heavier mate-
rials like fresh snow or voluminous dirt.
WARNING! Always pay the utmost atten­
tion to prevent removed material or dust from
injuring people or animals or damaging prop­
erty. Always assess wind direction and never
work against the wind.
4.2 USE AS A VACUUM COLLECTOR (Fig. 6)
WARNING! The machine must al w ays
be firmly held with both hands during work.
Place your left hand on the upper handgrip
and your right hand on the lower handgrip
so that the bag is on the right­hand side of
the operator.
When used as a vacuum collector, it is best to
use the en g ine at average/high speed.
During collection, keep the rounded end of the
tu b e a few centimetres off the ground.
The bag also works as a filter simi l ar to a com-
mon home vacuum. For this reason it is best that:
– i t is always free to expand and the support
strap not tangled;
– i t is not fully filled;
– c ollected objects that could jeopardise integ-
rity are promptly removed.
To empty the bag:
– s witch the engine off;
– o pen the zipper (1) and empty the bag without
disconnecting it from the fitting tube.
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