GB
2.2
Symbols on the appliance
Important!
Engines generate carbon monoxide,
an odourless, colourless, toxic gas.
If carbon monoxide is inhaled, it can
cause nausea, loss of consciousness
or death.
Start the engine and let it run in the
open air.
Do not start the engine or let it run in
closed rooms, even if doors or win-
dows are open.
Read the operating instructions be-
fore starting operation!
Fuel and fuel vapours are extremely
highly inflammable and explosive.
Starting the engine gives rise to
sparks.
Sparks can ignite flammable gases in
the vicinity.
Flammable objects such as leaves,
grass, etc. can ignite.
2.3
Product overview (01)
No.
Component
1
Oil filler cover with dipstick
2
Oil drain plug
3
Air filter cover
4
Fuel cock
5
Spark plug connector
6
Engine serial number
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER! Lack of knowledge of the safe-
ty instructions can pose a danger of extreme-
ly severe or even fatal injury. Lack of knowl-
edge of the safety instructions and operating in-
structions can lead to extremely serious and even
fatal injury.
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Observe all safety instructions and instruc-
tions for use in these operating instructions
as well the operating instructions which are
referred to before you start using the appli-
ance.
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Keep all supplied documents in a safe place
for future reference.
18
DANGER! Risk of poisoning. The engine
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide that can
kill a person within a few minutes.
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Operate the engine only outdoors, never in a
closed room.
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Do not inhale the engine exhaust gases.
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Switch off the engine if you feel nauseous,
dizzy or weak when using this appliance. Im-
mediately consult a doctor.
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Only use the engine if it is in perfect technical
condition.
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Do not disable safety and protective devices.
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Wear ear defenders.
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Carefully read and follow the directions in
these operating instructions and the operat-
ing instructions for the lawn tractor in which
the engine is installed. Learn how to stop the
engine quickly.
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Do not use starter sprays or similar.
3.1
Operator
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Young people under 16 years of age and
people who do not know the operating in-
structions are not allowed to use the engine.
Observe any country-specific safety regula-
tions concerning the minimum age of the us-
er.
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Do not operate the engine if you are under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
3.2
Safety of persons, animals and property
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Use the engine only as intended. Any non-in-
tended use can lead to injury and property
damage.
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The user is responsible for accidents involv-
ing other people and their property.
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Keep third parties out of the danger area.
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Only switch the engine on when there are no
persons or animals in the working area.
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Maintain a safe distance to persons or ani-
mals, or switch the engine off if persons or
animals approach.
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Never direct the exhaust gas jet of the engine
towards persons and animals or towards in-
flammable products and objects.
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Do not reach into the vacuum and vent grilles
when the engine is running. Injuries can oc-
cur due to rotating appliance parts.
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Always switch the engine off when not in use,
e.g. when changing the work area, during
Safety instructions
AL-KO Pro 600 / 700 V2