About The Engine - MTD OHV Serie Notice D'instruction D'origine

Operating manual for engine
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Risk of asphyxiation!
Engines release carbon monoxide,
an odourless and colourless toxic
gas. Inhalation of carbon monoxide
may result in dizziness, fainting or
death.
– Start and run the engine out
doors only.
– Do not start or run the engine in
closed rooms, even if doors and
windows are open.
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Risk of injury!
If the engine is started
unintentionally, this may result in
serious injuries, a fire or an electric
shock.
– Before carrying out any work,
e.g. settings or repairs, always
remove the spark plug terminal
and keep it away from the spark
plug.
– For ignition tests, use an autho
rised ignition tester only.
– Conduct an ignition test on a
spark plug which has been
removed.
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Risk of burns! Risk of fire!
A running engine generates heat.
Engine parts, especially the
exhaust, are extremely hot. Do not
touch, otherwise you could receive
severe burns.
Flammable objects such as leaves,
grass, bushes, etc. may catch fire.
– Do not touch the exhaust,
cylinder block or cooling fins until
they have cooled down.
– Keep children away from a hot or
running engine.
– Remove flammable objects from
the vicinity of the exhaust and
cylinder.
Risk of electric shock! Risk of
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fire!
Ignition sparks may cause a fire or
electric shock.
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Risk of injury!
Rotating parts may touch or catch
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hands, feet, hair, clothing or
clothing parts. This may result in
serious injuries.
– Operate the unit with installed
guards only.
– Keep hand and feet away from
rotating parts.
– Before starting work, tie back
long hair and remove jewellery.
– Do not wear loose-fitting clothing,
hanging strings or parts which
could become caught.
– Directly connected components,
such as cutters, fan impeller,
drive parts, etc., must be
attached securely.
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Risk of electric shock if engine
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has an electric starter!
When the ignition is switched on
and the engine is running, never
touch the electrical cables or
components. You may receive an
electric shock.
Risk of injury! Damage to the
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unit!
Do not change the engine settings
which were preset at the factory.
Symbols on the unit
Safety instructions and warning
instructions, illustrated with
symbols or pictograms, can be
found on the engine. The symbols
have the following meanings:
Caution! Warning –
danger source.
Before switching on
the unit, read the
operating instructions!
Warning – hot
surface!
Warning – toxic
vapours!
Petrol is flammable!
Use unleaded fuel!
Do not use the unit in
the rain!
Ensure these symbols mounted on
the unit remain legible.
Replace damaged or illegible
symbols.

About the engine

Various models are described in
these operating instructions.
Graphical representations can vary
in detail from the appliance which
has been bought.
Compare fig. 1 with your unit and
make sure you know where the
different controls and regulators
are located.
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