Garland GAS 500 MG Manuel D'instructions page 29

3. Remove the fuel tank cap and fill with the mixture
of gasoline and oil.
4. Strongly tighten the fuel tank cap and clean all the
fuel that may have spilt out with a dry cloth.
WARNING:
Stop the engine before refueling.
Do not perform this operation in an enclosed
or unventilated area. Distance yourself at
least 3 meters from the filling area before
starting the machine.
Do not remove the cap of the fuel tank while the
engine is running.
6.4. START-UP
6.4.1. CHECKPOINTS BEFORE START-UP
Do not use machine is if it is damaged or
incorrectly regulated.
Use this machine for the purpose for which it was
designed. Any other use may be dangerous for the
user, for the machine and for persons, animals and
things that may be around.
Check:
- The machine completely and look for loose and
damaged parts (screws, nuts, etc.).
- That there are no fuel leaks.
- That the air filter is clean. Clean the filter if
necessary.
Tighten, repair or replace everything you need before
using the machine.
Do not use any accessory on this machine outside of
those recommended by Garland since its use could
result in serious injury to the user, machine, and the
people, animals and things close to the machine.
Before starting the blower, make sure that the moving
parts of the machine are not in contact with any
object.
6.4.2. COLD-STARTING THE ENGINE
Place the machine on a flat and stable surface in
order to start it. Never try to start the machine when
the operator has it on his/her back.
1. Place the switch in the (START) position at the
same time you press the accelerator.
2. Tighten the pump by priming the carburetor (7 to
10 times) several times to ensure that the fuel has
reached the carburetor...
3. Place the air lever in the closed
position .
4. Place the machine on the ground in
a horizontaland stable location and
place the ratchet on the throttle to the position of
high acceleration.
5. Firmly hold the handle with your left hand.
6. Pull the Starter rope until the engine makes an
explosion.
7. Place the air level in the normal
working position
8. If the machine has not started (you
have only heard an explosion) pull the starter rope
again until it starts.
9. Allow the engine to warm up for a few
minutes before using the machine.
6.4.3. STARTING WITH A HOT ENGINE
Place the machine on a flat and stable surface
in order to start it. Never attempt to start the engine
when the operator has it on his/her back.
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(open position).