WARNING!: READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE
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USING THE MACHINE. Keep safe for future use.
INDICE
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................... 1
2. SAFETY REGULATIONS ........................................ 2
3. ABOUT THE MACHINE .......................................... 4
3.1
Machine description and intended use ........... 4
3.2
Safety signs .................................................... 5
3.3
Product identification label ............................. 5
3.4
Main components ........................................... 5
4. ASSEMBLY ............................................................. 6
4.1
Assembly components ................................... 6
4.2
Grip assembly ................................................ 6
4.3
Selecting the cutting means and specific guard
....................................................................... 7
4.4
Fitting the guard on the cutting means............ 7
4.5
Fitting and removing the cutting means ......... 8
4.6
Assembly of transmission tube (models with
separable rod) ................................................ 9
4.7
Assembly of flexible
5. CONTROLS ............................................................ 9
5.1
Engine start / stop switch ................................ 9
5.2
Throttle control lever ....................................... 9
5.3
Throttle safety lever ........................................ 9
5.4
Manual starting grip ........................................ 9
5.5
Choke control lever (if available) ..................... 9
5.6
Primer control button ...................................... 9
5.7
Display (if available) ..................................... 10
6. USING THE MACHINE ......................................... 10
6.1
Preliminary operations.................................. 10
6.2
Safety checks ............................................... 10
6.3
Start-up ........................................................ 11
6.4
Operation ..................................................... 12
6.5
Operating suggestions ................................. 13
6.6
Stop.............................................................. 13
6.7
After use ....................................................... 13
7. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ................................... 13
7.1
General Information ...................................... 13
7.2
Preparing the fuel blend ............................... 14
7.3
Refuelling ..................................................... 14
7.4
Cleaning the machine and the engine .......... 14
7.5
Nuts and bolts .............................................. 14
8. OCCASIONAL MAINTENANCE ........................... 14
8.1
Angle transmission lubrication ...................... 14
8.2
Flexible shaft lubrication ............................... 14
8.3
Cleaning the air filter..................................... 15
8.4
Spark plug ................................................... 15
8.5
Cutting means maintenance ......................... 15
8.6
Sharpening the wire cutting blade ................ 16
8.7
Adjusting idle speed ..................................... 16
8.8
Carburettor ................................................... 16
9. STORAGE ............................................................. 16
10. HANDLING AND TRANSPORT ............................ 16
11. ASSISTANCE AND REPAIRS ............................... 17
12. WARRANTY COVERAGE ..................................... 17
13. MAINTENANCE TABLE ........................................ 18
14. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................... 19
transmission tube ........... 9
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL
Some of the paragraphs in this manual contain
particularly important information in terms of safety
and operation, and are highlighted differently,
according to the following criteria:
NOTE or IMPORTANT These give details or
further information on what has been previously
indicated and aim to prevent damage to the
machine or cause other damage.
The
symbol represents a danger. Failure to
observe the warning can lead to possible personal
and/or third party injury and/or damage.
The paragraphs highlighted in a dotted grey
square indicate optional characteristics
not available on all models documented
in this manual. Check if the characteristics
are available on this model.
Whenever reference is made to a position on the
machine "front", "back", "left" or "right" hand side,
this refers to the operator's working position.
1.2 REFERENCES
1.2.1 Figures
The figures in these instructions for use are
numbered 1, 2, 3, etc.
Components shown in the figures are marked A,
B, C, etc.
Reference to component C in figure 2 is indicated
with the wording: "See fig. 2.C" or simply "(Fig.
2.C)".
The figures are provided by way of example. The
actual pieces can differ from those illustrated in
this document.
1.2.2 Titles
The manual is arranged in chapters and
paragraphs. The title of paragraph '2.1 Training" is
a sub-title of "2. Safety regulations". References
to titles or paragraphs are marked with the
abbreviation chap. or par. and the relevant number.
Example: "chap. 2" or "para. 2.1.
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