Oleo-Mac BC 22 Manual De Uso Y Mantenimiento página 34

brush cutter balance.
- Position the buckle (C, Fig. 11) to obtain the
correct brush cutter height.
GB
BC 22 S – BC 220 S models
On these models the harness attachment point
is not adjustable (19B, Fig.1).
STARTING
Before starting the engine, make sure
that the blade is free to move and is not in
contact with any foreign objects.
The cutting attachment must not rotate
when the engine is idling. Otherwise contact
an Authorized Service Center to carry out a
check and fix the problem.
WARNING: Hold the brush cutter firmly
with both hands. Always keep your body is to
the left of tube. Never use a cross-handed grip.
Left-handers should follow these instructions
too.
Keep a proper cutting stance.
Over exposure to vibrations can result in
blood-vessel or nerve injury to persons
suffering with blood circulation problems. Seek
medical attention if you experience physical
symptoms such numbness, lack of feeling,
reduction in normal strength, changes in the
colour of the skin. These symptoms normally
appear in the fingers, hands or wrists.
Before starting the engine, make sure that the
throttle lever works freely.
WARNING: Follow safety instruction for
fuel handling. Always shut off engine before
fuelling. Never add fuel to a machine with a
running or hot engine. Move at least 3 m from
refuelling site before starting engine. DO
NOT SMOKE!
1. Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent
contamination.
2. Loosen fuel cap slowly.
3. Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank.
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Avoid spillage.
4. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and
inspect the gasket.
5. Immediately replace fuel cap and hand
tighten. Wipe up any fuel spillage.
WARNING: Check for fuel leaks, if any
are found, correct before use. Contact a
Servicing Dealer if necessary.
Engine is Flooded
- Set the on/off switch to STOP.
- Engage a suitable tool in the spark plug boot.
- Pry off the spark plug boot.
- Unscrew and dry off the spark plug.
- Open the throttle wide.
- Pull the starter rope several times to clear the
combustion chamber.
- Refit the spark plug and connect the spark
plug boot, press it down firmly.
- Set the on/off switch to I, the starting
position.
- Set the choke lever to OPEN position – even
if engine is cold.
- Now start the engine.
START-UP PROCEDURE
1) Slowly push the purge bulb 6 times (9, Fig.1).
2) Pull the choke lever (15, Fig.1) in the CLOSE
position [0] (A, Fig.13). In so doing, it also
activates automatically half-throttle.
3) Place the brush cutter on the ground in a
stable position. Check that the blade is free.
Holding the brush cutter down (Fig.12), pull
the starter rope until the first kick over of the
engine is heard (no more than 3 pulls). A new
unit may require additional pulls.
4) Push the choke lever (15, Fig.1) in OPEN (I)
position (B, Fig.13).
5) Pull the starter cord to start the engine. Once
the machine is started, warm up the machine
for about few seconds, without touch the
throttle lever. The machine could need more
seconds to warm up with cold weather or at
high altitudes. Finally, push the throttle lever
(18, Fig.1) for deactivate the automatic half-
throttle.