AL-KO Solo BF 5002-R I Mode D'emploi page 14

Refuelling
Caution!
Fire hazard! Petrol is highly flammable!
Only store petrol in approved containers.
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Only refuel outdoors.
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Do not smoke while refuelling.
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Do not open the fuel cap while the engine is running
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or hot.
Exchange the tank or fuel cap if damaged.
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Always keep the fuel cap cover firmly closed.
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If petrol has spilled out:
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Do not start the engine.
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Avoid ignition attempts.
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Clean the machine.
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Startup
Caution!
Always carry out a visual inspection before starting
up the machine. The machine must not be used with
loose, damaged or worn cutting parts and/or fastening
elements.
Do not start up the machine before it has been com-
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pletely assembled.
Observe local regulations regarding operating times.
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Always observe the operating instructions provided by
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the manufacturer of the engine.
The Fig. references refer to the illustrations at the
start of this documentation.
Pushing the machine
Push gear shift lever to "Idle" ("0"). (Fig. 10)
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Starting the engine
Caution!
The clutch levers for the drive mechanism and the
attachments must not be activated when the engine is
started!
Never run the engine indoors.
Toxic fumes!
4. Set throttle to "START" position. (Fig. 7)
5. Pull hard on the starter and let the cord retract slowly.
(Fig. 8)
As soon as the engine starts, set the throttle to a posi-
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tion corresponding to the desired engine speed be-
tween Start and Stop.
When working with attachments, set throttle to
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"START" position (= full speed).
Switching on the drive mechanism
1. Start the engine.
2. Switch on the attachment.
3. Levers (Fig. 9 - 4) push down, pull the clutch lever
(Fig. 9 - 1) towards the bar until resistance can be
felt.
4. Move the gear shifting shaft (Fig. 2 - a) in the desired
direction of travel until the corresponding gear is
selected.
5. Once the gear has engaged, pull the clutch lever
(Fig. 9 - 1) all the way to the bar and hold it there.
Gear shift position: (Fig. 10)
1 Forward gear
0 Idle
Caution!
Never shift gear under load!
Translation of original user instructions
R Reverse gear