Using The Machine; Starting The Machine; Cold Starting; Warm Starting - GGP ITALY SPA B 26 J Manuel D'utilisation

avoid the mistake of using one in place of the
other.
IMPORTANT Periodically clean the petrol and
fuel mixture containers to remove any eventual
deposits.
2.3 REFUELLING
DANGER! Never smoke whilst refuelling
and avoid inhaling the petrol fumes.
WARNING! Carefully open the tank top
as pressure could have formed inside.
Before refuelling:
– S hake the fuel mixture container well.
– P lace the machine on a flat stable surface,
with the fuel tank cap facing upwards.
– C lean the fuel tank cap and the surrounding
area to avoid any dirt from entering the tank
during refilling.
– C arefully open the fuel tank cap to allow the
pressure inside to decrease gradually. Use a
funnel to refill and avoid filling the tank to the
brim.
WARNING! Always close the fuel tank
cap firmly.
WARNING! Immediately clean all traces
of fuel which may have dripped on the ma-
chine or the ground and do not start the en-
gine until the petrol fumes have dissipated.

3. USING THE MACHINE

3.1 STARTING THE MACHINE

WARNING! The machine must be started
in an area at least 3 metres from where you
refilled the fuel tank.
Before starting the engine:
– P lace the machine firmly on the ground.
– R emove the guard from the blade (if used).
– M ake sure the blade (if used) is not touching
the ground or any other object.

3.1.1 Cold starting

WARNING! A "cold" start of the engine
means starting it after at least 5 minutes from
when it was switched off or after refuelling.
To start the machine (Fig. 7):
1. Set the switch (1) to position «I».
2. O perate the choke, turning the lever (4) to the
«B» position".
3. P ress the primer device button (5) 3 or 4 times
to prime the carburettor.
4 P ress the safety lever (3), activate the throttle
trigger (2) and hold it in this position using
the shutter button (7); then release the safety
lever (3).
5. H old 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. 8).
IMPORTANT To prevent distortions, the drive
tube must not be used as a support for the hand
or knee during startup.
6. P ull the starter grip slowly for 10 - 15 cm un-
til you feel some resistance, then tug it a few
times until you hear the engine turn over.
IMPORTANT To avoid breaking the starter ca-
ble, do not pull the whole length of it or let it slide
along the edge of the cable guide hole. Release
the starter grip gradually, to avoid letting it fly back
uncontrollably.
7. Pull the starter grip again until the engine
starts as normal.
WARNING! Starting the engine with the
choke engaged causes the cutting device to
move, only stopping when the choke is dis-
connected.
8. When the engine is started, disconnect the
starter by turning the lever (2) to «ON».
9. D isconnect the shutter (7 - if provided) briefly
activating the throttle trigger (2), to take the
engine back to minimum speed.
10. L et the engine run idle for at least 1 minute
before using the machine.
.IMPORTANT If the starter grip is pulled repeat-
edly 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 starter grip to eliminate
any excess fuel; then dry the spark plug elec-
trodes and replace it on the engine.

3.1.2 Warm starting

When warm starting (immediately after stop-
ping the engine), follow the procedure indicated
above in points 1-5-6-7.
3.2 ADJUSTING THE SPEED
OF THE CUTTING DEVICE (Fig. 7)
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