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Before starting the engine:
- Place the machine firmly on the ground.
- Remove the guard from the blade (if used).
- Make sure the blade (if used) is not touching the
ground or any other object.
• Cold starting
NOTE: A "cold" start of the engine means starting it after
at least 5minutes fromwhen it was switched off or after
refuelling.
To start the engine (Fig. 6):
1. Set the switch (1) to «START».
2. Operate the starter, turning lever (5) to «OFF»..
3. Press the primer device button (6) ca. 10 times to
prime the carburettor.
4. Press the safety lever (3), activate the throttle trigger
(2) and hold it in this position using the shutter button
(7 - if provided); then release the safety lever (3).
5. Hold the machine firmly on the ground with one hand
on the power unit, in order not to lose control of the
machine during startup (Fig. 7).
IMPORTANT: To prevent distortions, the drive tube must
not be used as a support for the hand or knee during
startup.
6. Pull the starter rope slowly for 10 - 15 cm until you
feel some resistance, then tug it hard a few times until
you hear the engine turn over.
IMPORTANT: To avoid breaking the starter rope, do not
pull the whole length of it or let it slide along the edge of
the cable guide hole. Release the starter gradually, to
avoid letting it fly back uncontrollably.
7. Slide the choke (5) to «ON» position.
8. Pull the starter rope again until the enginestarts as
normal.
WARNING! Starting the engine with the starter
and/or shutter (if present) engaged causes the cut-
ting device to move, only stopping when the starter
is disconnected.
9. Disconnect the shutter (7 - if provided) briefly activat-
ing the throttle trigger (2), to take the engine back to
minimum speed.
10. Let the engine run idle for at least 1minute before
using the machine.
IMPORTANT: If the starter rope is pulled repeatedly with
the choke on, it may flood the engine and make starting
difficult.
If you have flooded the engine, remove the spark plug
and gently pull the handle on the starter rope to eliminate
any excess fuel; then dry the spark plug electrodes and
replace it on the engine.
• Hot starting
When hot starting (immediately after stopping the en-
gine), follow the procedure indicated above in points
1 - 5 - 6 - 8.
GB | Operating Instruction
USE OF THE ENGINE
Cutting device speed is regulated by the throttle trigger
(2), located on the right handgrip (4) of the handlebar.
The throttle trigger only works if the lockout (3) is pressed
at the same time.
The movement is transmitted from the engine to the
drive shaft by a centrifugal mass clutch that prevents
the shaft from moving when the engine is running at
minimum speed.
device moves when the engine is running idle; in this
case, contact you dealer.
The correct running speed will be achieved by pressing
the throttle trigger (2) as far as possible.
IMPORTANT: Avoid using the engine at full power for the
first 6-8 working hours.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
To stop the engine:
- Release the throttle trigger (2) and allow the engine to
run idle for a few seconds.
- Set the switch (1) to «STOP».
minimum, it will take a few seconds for the cutting
device to stop
8. USING THE MACHINE
To respect people and the environment:
- Try not to cause any disturbance.
- Scrupulously comply with local regulations and
provisions for the disposal of waste materials
after sawing.
- Scrupulously comply with local regulations and
provisions for the disposal of oils, petrol, dam-
aged parts or any elements which have a strong
impact on the environment.
can cause injuries and neurovascular disorders (also
called "Renaud's syndrome" or "white hand"), espe-
cially to people suffering from circulation disorders.
The symptoms can regard the hands, wrists and
fingers and are shown through loss of sensitivity,
torpor, itching, pain and discolouring of or structural
changes to the skin. These effects can be worsened
by low ambient temperatures and/or by gripping the
handgrips excessively tightly. If the symptoms oc-
cur, the length of time the machine is used must be
reduced and a doctor consulted.
ates an average sized electromagnetic field, but it is
not however possible to exclude the possibility of in-
terference on any active or passive medical devices
that operators may be wearing; this could be risky
for their health conditions. All those using medical
GB-8
(Fig. 6)
WARNING! Do not use the machine if the cutting
WARNING! When you have reduced speed to a
WARNING! Prolonged exposure to vibrations
WARNING! This machine's starter unit gener-
(Fig. 6)