Operation
Warning - Danger of poisoning!
Never run engine in closed rooms.
Warning - Danger of explosion!
Do not use pressurised engine starting liquids.
Warning - Rotating parts!
Keep limbs away from moving parts.
Attention - Recoil danger!
The starting rope may recoil quicker back to the
engine than it can be released.
Please check the garden tool operating instructions
before starting the engine.
Start and run the engine only outdoors.
Start the engine only when in horizontal position.
Check oil level.
Tie up long hair and remove jewellery.
Do not wear loose clothing.
Wear solid shoes with gripping sole.
Do not start the engine when inclined more than 15°.
Starting the engine
1. Pull briskly on the starter grip of the starting rope
(Component index, Item 1), then release it gently and
let it roll up.
Changing the speed is not possible!
Attention - Risk of burns!
Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, and
the exhaust in particular, will get extremely hot.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Keep combustible materials away from exhaust and
cylinder.
Let exhaust, cylinder and cooling fins cool off before
touching.
Storage
Attention!
Do not store engine in front of naked flames or heat
sources. Fire and/or explosion hazard!
Please read the garden tool operating instructions prior
to storing the engine.
Let engine cool off.
Store engine in a well-ventilated room, not in the
vicinity of naked flames or heat sources.
Avoid the following areas for storage:
Close to naked flames.
Close to heat sources.
Where electric motors are operated.
Where electric power tools are used.
Drain fuel from engines that will be stored for more
than 30 days, or add a stabilising fuel agent. Otherwise
deposits may form in the fuel system.
Maintenance
Danger!
Always switch off and secure engine prior to carry-
ing out any adjustments, maintenance or repairs.
Remove ignition cable from the spark plug (Compo-
nent index Item 6) and keep it away from the spark
plug
Carburettor adjustment
Adjustments to the carburettor must only be made
by authorised service centres or by our repair
service.
Checking ignition spark
Sparks may cause fire or electric shock.
Use a suitable spark tester.
Never check spark when spark plug is removed.
Translation of the original operating instructions