Shaft fastener
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Use the shaft fastener every time you start the machine, fastening the connector to the supporting device. This way, the shaft will be held in place while your hands are busy with the starting procedure.
Antivibration device
The machine is equipped with an antivibration device (fig. A no. 30) which serves to reduce the vibrations transmitted to the operator.
Engine stop device
Turn the stop button Stop (fig. A no. 8) to O / STOP to stop the engine. To make sure this button works properly, start the engine and check that it stops when the Stop button is turned to the Stop position.
Protection for transport
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Never use a machine with the blade cover still on.
The guard covers the sharp extremities of the blade when the machine is in the resting position for transport or storage.
Safety guard
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This very important safety device (fig. A no.19) prevents any objects that come into contact with
the cutting device, or the grass itself, from flying up and striking the operator.
Safety pole guard
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This device, fastened to the machine, ensures a minimum distance between the operator and the cutting device during use, and prevents the machine from striking and injuring the operator if the blade hits a hard surface (fig. A no. 18).
Muffler
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The muffler serves to reduce the noise level to a minimum and to route the exhaust fumes produced by the combustion engine away from the operator.
Backpack release buckles
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Stop the cutting device before dropping the shaft.
Before using the machine study the release buckles on the backpack and make sure you are able to use them quickly. If you have to remove the backpack rapidly, proceed as follows: hold the grip firmly in your right hand and use your left to release first the belt and then the left shoulder strap, letting the motor slip to the ground from your right shoulder.
D. Fuel Mixture
Preparation of the mixture
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Do not use any other type of fuel than the type recommended in this manual. This machine is equipped with a
Control the specifications of the oil shown on the package; the use of oil lacking the specifications expressly indicated in this manual could cause serious damage to the engine!
To obtain the best mixture, pour the oil into an approved container first, followed by the gasoline, and shake the container well (every time you take fuel out of it).
The characteristics of the mixture tend to deteriorate in time, so you should only prepare as much mixture as you are going to need (the use of deteriorated fuel can seriously damage the engine).
Filling the tank
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Clean the area around the fuel cap before removing it, to prevent any impurities from contaminating the fuel. Take the cap off the fuel container carefully. Unscrew the cap on the fuel tank and fill it with the necessary quality, using a funnel. During use, to prevent problems in starting the engine again, we strongly recommend that you avoid letting the fuel run out in the tank.
Fuel storage
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Store the fuel in a cool,