TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. General information .................................. 1
2. Safety regulations .................................... 1
8. Technical data .......................................... 8
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 READING AND UNDERSTANDING
THE MANUAL
Some paragraphs in the manual containing infor-
mation of particular importance for safety and
operation are highlighted at various levels of
em p ha s is, and signify the following:
NOTE
These give details or further information on what
has already been said, and aim to prevent dam-
age either to the engine or other damages.
WARNING!
sult in the risk of injury to oneself or
others.
DANGER!
re sult in the risk of serious injury or death
to oneself or others.
NOTE
"front", "rear", "right" and "left", are
to be taken as referring to the
engine positioned with the spark
plug facing forwards with respect
to the observer.
2. GENERAL SAFETY STANDARDS
(to be strictly applied)
A) TRAINING
1) Carefully read the instructions contained
in this manual and the instructions of the
ma chi ne on which this engine is installed.
Learn how to stop the engine quickly.
2) Never allow people unfamiliar with these
in structions to use the engine.
3) Never use the engine while people, espe
cially children, or pets are nearby.
4) Remember that the operator or user is res
IMPORTANT
or
Nonobservance will re
Nonobservance
All indications,
The number before the paragraph title refers
to the text references and their related figures
(shown inside front and back covers).
1.2 SAFETY SYMBOLS
Your engine should be used with due care and
attention. Symbols have therefore been placed
on the engine to remind you of the main precau-
tions to be taken. Their full meaning is explained
later on.
You are also asked to carefully read the safety
regulations in the applicable chapter of this hand-
book.
Warning! - Read and follow Operating
will
Instructions before running engine.
Warning! - Gasoline is flammable.
Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes
before refuelling.
Warning! - Engines emit carbon mon-
oxide. DO NOT run in enclosed area.
pon sible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
B) PREPARATION
1) Do not wear loosefitting clothing, dan
gling drawstrings, jewels or items that could
be co me caught; tie up long hair and keep at
sa fe distance while starting the lawnmower.
2) Switch off the engine and let it cool down
before removing the fuel tank cap.
3) WARNING: DANGER! Ethanol is highly
inflammable.
- store the fuel in suitable containers;
- add fuel, using a funnel, only outdoors; do
not smoke during this operation and each
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