- Do not use petrol/oil mixtures;
- Use normal or super unleaded
petrol;
- Only use clean, fresh petrol;
- Do not store petrol for longer
than one month, as its quality
deteriorates.
1. Unscrew the filler cap (8) and
pour in the petrol to the filler
plugs (8a). Do not fill the tank
entirely, to allow the petrol room
to expand.
2. Wipe away petrol residues
around the filler cap (8) and
close the filler cap.
Operation
A certain level of noise exposure
caused by this device is unavoid-
able. Rearrange noise-intensive
works to times approved and spec-
ified for this purpose. Comply with
the rest periods and reduce the
work period down to the minimum.
For your personal protection and
the protection of people near by,
suitable hearing protection must be
worn.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Warning! Petrol is flammable.
Start the engine at least 3 m
away from the filling location.
There is a risk of fire.
Start the equipment on a sturdy,
level base, if possible not in long
grass. Ensure that the cutting tool
is touching neither objects nor the
ground.
For your safety: Stand behind the
device when starting it.
Check the petrol and oil levels
regularly (see "initial operation")
and refill in time.
Cold start:
1. Press the petrol pump (11) (primer)
3 x.
2. Pull the safety loop (2) towards the
grip handle (1) and hold it.
3. Pull the starter handle (19).
4. If the motor starts slowly, release the
starter handle into the starter rope-
guide (18).
For a warm start it is not neces-
sary to press the primer (11).
If the primer is pressed too often,
too much petrol will enter the car-
burettor and the motor is difficult to
start.
Motor stop:
• Release the safety loop (2). The motor
switches off and the knife is braked.
Knife stopping device:
Regularly examine the knife stopping
device: Release the safety loop (2). The
motor switches off and the knife is braked.
The knife must stop within 7 seconds.
Mowing
1. Start the engine (see
2. Hold the grip handle (1) and the
safety loop (2) with both hands
while mowing.
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