Handling The Engine - Shindaiwa M243S Manuel D'utilisation

Fuel leaks cause fire
After refuelling, always check that there are no leaks or discharges of fuel from the fuel pipe, fuel
system grommets, or around the fuel tank cap.
If you do find fuel leaks or discharges, stop using the product immediately and contact your dealer
to have it repaired.
Any fuel leaks could cause fire.

Handling the engine

Starting the engine
Be particularly careful to observe the following precautions when starting the engine:
Check that none of the nuts and bolts are loose
Check that there are no fuel leaks
Place the product in a flat, well ventilated place
Leave plenty of space around the product and do not allow people or animals near it
Start the engine with the throttle trigger in the idle speed position
Hold the product firmly to the ground when starting the engine
Failure to observe the precautions could cause an accident or injury, or even lead to a fatality.
Once the engine has started, check for abnormal vibrations and sounds
Check that there are no abnormal vibrations or sounds once the engine starts. Do not use the product if there are
abnormal vibrations or sounds. Contact your dealer to have it repaired.
Accidents involving parts that fall or shatter off can cause wounds or serious injury.
Do not touch high temperature or high voltage components while the product is running
Do not touch the following high temperature or high voltage components while the product is running or
for some time after it stops.
Silencer, spark plug, angle transmission, and other high temperature components
You could burn yourself if you touch a high temperature component.
Spark plug, spark plug wire, and other high voltage components
You could receive an electric shock if you touch a high voltage component while the product is running.
Put safety first in the case of fire or smoke
If fire comes from the engine or smoke appears from any area other than the exhaust vent, first distance
yourself from the product to ensure your physical safety.
Use a shovel to throw sand or other such material on the fire to prevent it from spreading, or put it out
with a fire extinguisher.
A panicked reaction could result in the fire and other damage becoming more extensive.
Exhaust fumes are toxic
The exhaust fumes from the engine contain toxic gases. Do not operate the product indoors or in other
ill ventilated places.
The exhaust fumes could cause poisoning.
Turn off the engine when checking or maintaining the product
Observe the following precautions when checking and maintaining your product after use:
Turn the engine off and do not attempt to check or maintain the product until the engine has cooled
You could burn yourself.
Remove the spark plug cap before performing checks and maintenance
An accident could occur if the product starts unexpectedly.
Checking the spark plug
Observe the following precautions when checking the spark plug.
If the electrodesor terminals are worn, or if there are cracks in the ceramics, replace
them with new parts.
The spark test (for checking whether the spark plug is sparking) must be carried out
by your dealer.
The spark test must not be carried out in proximity of the spark plug hole.
The spark test must not be performed in places where there are fuel spills or inflammable gases
You must not touch the metal parts of the spark plug
The spark plug could ignite a fire or give you an electric shock.
For safe use of your product
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