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Do not add petrol or engine oil with the en-
gine running.
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Do not overfill the tank as the petrol can ex-
pand.
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Do not smoke when refuelling.
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Do not open the fuel filler cap when the en-
gine is running or hot.
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Replace the tank or fuel filler cap if damaged.
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Always close the fuel filler cap tightly.
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If petrol has leaked out:
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Do not start the engine.
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Avoid start attempts.
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Thoroughly clean the device.
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Allow the engine to cool down before re-
filling with petrol and avoid spilling.
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Spilt fuel can cause damage to plastic
parts. Wipe up spilled fuel immediately.
The warranty does not cover damage to
plastic parts caused by fuel.
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If engine oil has leaked out:
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Do not start the engine.
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Pick up leaked engine oil using an oil
binding agent or cloth and dispose of
properly.
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Thoroughly clean the device.
NOTE Dispose of used engine oil in an envi-
ronmentally responsible manner! We recommend
disposing of waste oil in a closed container at a
recycling centre or customer service centre. Do
not dispose of waste oil:
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In domestic waste
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In sewers or drains
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In the ground
4.2.2
Operating material
Before starting operation, the device must be
filled with engine oil and the tank filled with petrol.
Petrol
Grade
Regular pet-
rol / unleaded
Filling capaci-
See Technical
ty
Data.
22
4.2.3
escaping petrol/air mixture can cause an explo-
sive atmosphere. Deflagation, explosion and fire
can lead to serious and even fatal injuries if fuel
is not handled properly.
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1. Unscrew the fuel filler cap and place to one
2. Pour in petrol through a funnel.
3. Securely tighten the fuel filler cap and clean
4.2.4
1. Unscrew the oil filler cap and place to one
2. Pour in oil through a funnel.
3. Securely tighten and clean the oil filler neck.
4.3
IMPORTANT! Destruction of the starter bat-
tery. A short circuit between the positive and
negative terminals can destroy the starter battery.
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1. Connect the red battery cable to the positive
2. Connect the green battery cable to the nega-
3. After tightening the screws, push the rubber
5 OPERATION
5.1
Engine oil
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide that can
See Fig. (03)
kill a person within a few minutes.
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See Technical
Data.
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Filling with petrol (04)
DANGER! Risk of explosion and fire. An
Do not smoke when dealing with petrol.
Only handle petrol out of doors and never in
enclosed spaces.
side in a clean place.
the tank filler neck.
Filling with engine oil (05)
side in a clean place.
Connecting a starter battery, AL-KO
6500-C only (06)
Avoid short-circuiting the two terminals.
(+) terminal of the starter battery and secure
with a screw and nut.
tive (-) terminal of the starter battery and se-
cure with a screw and nut.
caps over the battery terminals.
Starting the engine (07 - 12)
DANGER! Risk of poisoning. The engine
Only start and operate the engine in the open
air.
Never operate the engine in enclosed areas
even with the windows and doors open.
Do not inhale the engine exhaust gases.
Switch off the engine if you feel nauseous,
dizzy or weak during use. Immediately con-
sult a doctor.
Operation
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