Gardena 7000/3 2 T art. 1494 Putting into Operation, Safety Hints on Operation, Operation Hints

seal of the pump adapter on the delivery side is tight.

.The pump fitting is equipped with a 33.3 mm (G1) thread which allows hose connection of 13 mm (1/2 ”), 19 mm (3/4”) and 16 mm (5/8 ”) hoses by means of the GARDENA hose connection system fittings.

.For optimum output of the pump, connect 19 mm (3/4”)

	G
hoses with GARDENA Profi	lead-free petrol is 33:1
System fittings (e.g. Art. No.	(33 parts petrol, 1 part oil).
1752) or 25 mm (1” ) hoses	The petrol tank holds 0.7 l.
with GARDENA brass connec-	.Always use a fresh petrol-oil
tion fittings (e.g. Art. No. 7142).	mix.
4.3 Engine	.Check the air filter insert.
	Loosen the clamp I to remove
.Check the fuel level. The	the air filter lid J. Check the
engine is designed to burn	air filter insert for dirt and clean
lead-free (premium) petrol	it, if necessary (see point 8.
(oil-mix). The mixing ratio for	“Maintenance, Care, Storage”).

5. Putting into Operation

5.1 Starting the Engine

1.Open the petrol cock A.

2.Move the choke lever E to position C. If the engine is warm or if the ambient temper- ature is too high move the choke lever to position A.

3.Push the throttle lever D down a little.

4.Pull the starter handle F lightly until you feel resistance. Then pull the starter handle swiftly as far as the red mark-

ing on the wire. Avoid snap- ping back of the starter grip by guiding it slowly back with your hand. Thus, the starter will not be damaged.

5.2 Operation

1.When the engine is warm, gradually move the choke E to position A.

2.Set the throttle lever D to the desired speed.

5.3Turning off the Engine Push the throttle lever D all the way to the top and close the petrol cock A.

In emergency case the engine can be stopped by pressing the stop button G.

5.4Running-in Period

During the first 20 operating hours the engine should be operated at max. 2/3 of the full speed. During this running-in period full speed operation is only permissible for a short time (max. 10 min).

6. Safety Hints on Operation

.Keep combustible sub- A stances and other objects

(e.g. petrol) away from the pump.

.Refuel in a well ventilated

area. Take care that the pump is stopped. Remember that petrol is flammable and, under certain conditions, explosive.

.Don’t overfill the tank. Make sure that the fuel filler cap 0

is closed securely. If petrol has spilt, wipe it away thor- oughly before starting the engine.

.Neither smoke nor allow flames or sparks when re- fuelling or where gasoline is stored.

.Exhaust gas contain poiso- nous carbon monoxide. Avoid inhalation of exhaust gas.

Never operate the pump in closed rooms.

.Operate the pump on even floor. If the engine tips, petrol may drain off.

.Do not place any objects on the engine. It could cause fire hazards.

.Children under the age of 16 are not allowed to operate the pump. Keep them away from the connected unit.

7. Operation Hints

.Dry-running operation	against closed delivery	(e.g. industrial application,
A causes increased wear	side 2.	continuous circulating oper-
and is to be avoided. There-	.Sand and other abrasive	ation).
fore, the pump must be	material in the liquid cause	.The min. flow rate is 80 l/h
stopped immediately when	increased wear and reduce	(= 1.3 l/min). Accessories
water fails to flow.	the pump’s output.	with lower rate must not
.Avoid running the pump	.The pump is not designed	be operated.
for more than max. 5 min	for continuous operation

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