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6. USING THE MACHINE
IMPORTANT The safety regulations to
follow during machine use are described
in Chapter 2. Strictly comply with these
instructions to avoid serious risks or hazards.
6.1 PREPARATION
IMPORTANT The machine is supplied with
the fuel and chain lubrication oil tanks empty.
6.1.1 Refuelling
and precautionsent see paragraph 7.3.
6.1.2
precautionsent see paragraph 7.4.
6.1.3
Perform all operations
with the engine o.
Always wear heavy duty gloves.
To adjust the chain tension:
1. loosen the cover nuts, using
2.
3. raise the bar and tighten the guard nuts
Never work with the chain loose
as it can be hazardous if the chain
slips out of the bar guides.
IMPORTANT During the rst period of
use it must be checked more frequently
due to settling of the chain.
6.1.4 Preparing the machine
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1.
2.
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3.
3.a on models SP386, SP 426:
its housing to the right of the
;
Turn the anti-freeze cap so that the
to
;
3.b on models SP466, SP 526:
place (2
;
housing , in the centre and at
;
Turn the anti-freeze cap so that
;
4.
the relative cover .
NOTE If the machine is used in anti-freeze
mode at temperatures above +5°C, this may
cause diculties when starting the engine and
during use due to the incorrect engine speed.
Always check that the machine is switched to
standard mode (anti-freeze cap with the «SUN»
symbol facing sideways and the air vent hatch
closed) if there is no danger of ice forming.