EMAK K 1450 ADV Manuel D'utilisation page 12

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. General information ................................. 1
2. Safety regulations ................................... 1
3. Components and controls ...................... 2
4. What you need to know .......................... 3
5. Standards of use ..................................... 4
6. Maintenance ............................................ 6
7. Troubleshooting ....................................... 8
8. Technical data ......................................... 8
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
READING AND UNDERSTANDING
THE MANUAL
Some paragraphs in the manual containing infor-
mation of particular importance for safety and
operation are highlighted at various levels of em-
phasis, and signify the following:
NOTE
These give details or further information on
what has already been said, and aim to prevent
damage either to the engine or other damages.
WARNING!
sult in the risk of injury to oneself or
others.
DANGER!
sult in the risk of serious injury or death to
oneself or others.
NOTE
"front", "rear", "right" and "left",
are to be taken as referring to the
engine positioned with the spark
plug facing forwards with respect
to the observer.
2. GENERAL SAFETY STANDARDS
(to be strictly applied)
A) TRAINING
1) Carefully read the instructions contained in
this manual and the instructions of the ma-
chine on which this engine is installed. Learn
how to stop the engine quickly.
2) Never allow people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the engine.
3) Never use the engine while people, espe-
cially children, or pets are nearby.
4) Remember that the operator or user is res-
IMPORTANT
or
Non-observance will re-
Non-observance will re-
All indications,
The number before the paragraph title refers to
the text references and their related figures
(shown inside front and back covers).
1.2
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Your engine should be used with due care and
attention. Symbols have therefore been placed
on the engine to remind you of the main precau-
tions to be taken. Their full meaning is explained
later on.
You are also asked to carefully read the safety
regulations in the applicable chapter of this
handbook.
Warning! - Read and follow Operating
Instructions before running engine.
Warning! - Gasoline is flammable.
Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes
before refuelling.
Warning! - Engines emit carbon
monoxide. DO NOT run in enclosed
area.
ponsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
B) PREPARATION
1) Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings, jewels or items that could beco-
me caught; tie up long hair and keep at safe
distance while starting the lawnmower.
2) Switch off the engine and let it cool down
before removing the fuel tank cap.
3) WARNING: DANGER! Ethanol is highly
inflammable.
– store the fuel in suitable containers;
– add fuel, using a funnel, only outdoors; do
not smoke during this operation and each
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