GARDEN & OUTDOOR PRODUCTS

Electric grass trimmers with the 'full automatic' spool (you can recognise them because the top cap of the spool is flat and closed) release the nylon thread whenever the switch is released. This is a centrifugal system that allows the spool to release a small amount of thread when the engine drops the revs.

The system allows the thread to come out without hitting the machine spool on the ground (as in the 'tap & go' version).

1. Wear gloves to protect your hands.
2. Make sure the engine is switched off and the On/Off switch is set to OFF.
3. Lock the rotation of the sprocket shaft by inserting the supplied Allen key into the hole in the metal ring nut above the sprocket.
4. Turn the spool slowly until the key goes in deep.
5. Turn the spool (left-hand thread) clockwise and remove the spool.
6. Screw the new spool anti-clockwise until the end of the thread.
7. Remove the key from the hole
8. Rotate the spool by hand, checking that it turns freely.

Cold engine start

1. Move the on/off switch to the 'START'/'I'/'ON' position.

2. Squeeze the transparent carburettor bulb several times until the mixture fills it completely.

3. Move the air control to the 'CLOSE' position

4. Press the safety lock lever and fully actuate the throttle control

5. Grasp the starting handle, pull slowly until you find resistance and then pull firmly; release the handle slowly when the engine starts. If the engine does not start, repeat this operation a few times.

CAUTION! The cutting organ may start to rotate at this stage.

6. With the engine running move the air control to the "OPEN" position

Note: Do not leave the lever in the start position for too long, otherwise the engine will tend to flood.

Starting with a warm engine

1. Move the on/off switch to the 'START'/'I'/ ON position

2. Squeeze the transparent carburettor bulb several times until the mixture fills it completely.

3. Leave the air control in the 'OPEN' position

4. Press the safety lock lever and fully actuate the throttle control

5. Grasp the starting handle, pull slowly until you find resistance and then pull firmly; release the handle slowly when the engine starts. If the engine does not start, repeat this operation a few times.

CAUTION! The cutting organ may start to rotate at this stage.

• Wear gloves to protect your hands.

• Make sure the engine is switched off and the off switch is in the OFF position.

• Grasp the upper spool cover and press the safety release tab.

• Turn the lower cap clockwise and pull it out.

• Pull out the thread spool.

• Bend the wire in half its length and hook it into the cut in the centre wall of the spool.

• Wrap the two wires in the spool, clockwise on the spool button side, taking care to keep them separated from the centre wall of the spool. Only use specific brush cutter wire, made of plastic, with a round cross-section, the same diameter as the original and of sufficient length to wind it onto the spool without excess. It is forbidden to use metal wire.

• Thread the two ends through the two holes in the upper cap. Any metal plates, into which you thread the wire, must remain in place. The wire should protrude approx. 10 cm.

• Reassemble the spool, taking care to insert the spring correctly; take care when reassembling so that the wire does not tangle on itself.

• Replace the wire release button, close the lower cover by fitting it into the appropriate slots and lock it by turning it anti-clockwise; when closing, pay attention to the reference arrows located in the covers (if present).

• Check the correct assembly of the spool.

• Start the machine to carry out a no-load running test for 1 minute, maintaining a safe distance. 

• Make sure the engine is switched off.
• Wear protective gloves.
• Tilt the mower to a maximum of 75° so that the tank is facing upwards.
• The mower should never be tilted excessively or turned upside down as oil would get into the engine head and filter causing the engine to malfunction.
• Remove the blade bolt with the spanner.
• If the user is an experienced person, he can sharpen the blade and then check that it is perfectly balanced; if not, contact a service centre.
• Reposition the blade in its housing, taking care to mount it with the cutting edge facing the grass.
• Secure the bolt tightly with the spanner (tightening torque 40Nm). 

If the engine is new, before starting the engine, the oil must be filled into the engine compartment up to the level indicated by the dipstick on the cap and refuelled.

Starting with a cold engine

1. Open the petrol tap (if present)

2. Position the throttle control at the closed air symbol

3. Pull the control/safety lever on the handlebar (do not pull the pull lever).

4. Pull the ignition handle firmly and release it after starting.

5. After a few seconds, set the throttle to a position midway between the hare symbol and the tortoise symbol.

Starting with warm engine

1. Position the throttle control in the middle position between hare and tortoise

2. Pull the control/safety lever on the handlebar (do not pull the traction lever).

3. Pull the ignition handle firmly and release it after starting.

WARNING! The motor is supplied without lubrication oil: do not operate the machine without lubrication oil! Filling must be carried out first.

Use a quality, highly detergent 4T engine oil, classified API categories SG and SF. An SAE 15W-40 oil is suitable for all operating temperatures, but it is always a good idea to choose the type of oil according to the average temperatures in the area.

Ambient temperature of use - Oil viscosity grade:

0°C to 25°C SAE 20W, 10W-30, 15W-40

25°C to 35°C SAE 30W, 10W-30, 15W-40

above 35°C and up to 45°C SAE 40W

Check the oil level via the oil plug dipstick (part.18).

The oil level should be about halfway up the knurling at the beginning of the oil filler rod. 

Cold engine start

1. Move the on/off switch to the 'ON', 'I', 'START' position.

2. Squeeze the transparent carburettor bulb several times until the mixture fills it completely.

3. Move the air control to the 'CLOSE' position

4. Position the machine stably, carefully checking that the cutting device is away from any object or person.

5. With one hand grasp the starter handle and with the other grasp the front handle, pull slowly until resistance is found and then pull firmly; release the handle slowly when the starter has been started.

6. Wait about 30 seconds for the engine to warm up, then move the air control to the 'open' position

7. Accelerate.

Starting with a warm engine:

1. Move the on/off switch to position 'I'/'ON'/'START'.

2. Place the machine stably on the ground, carefully checking that the cutting device is away from any object or person.

3. Move the air control to the 'open' position

4. Pull the starting handle firmly until the engine starts, without releasing it.

Note: When the engine is hot, do not close the air.

The blade must be cleaned often.

During use, it must be lubricated with oil; do this often if cutting resinous branches.

Absolutely avoid placing metal rods of railings or netting between the blades, as this not only compromises the machine's operation, but also irreparably damages the sharpness of the blades.

Periodically check the tightening of all blade nuts.

1. Wear protective gloves.
2. Make sure the engine is switched off and the off/on switch is set to OFF.
3. Immerse the chain in lubricating oil and let it soak for a few hours.
4. Ensure that the emergency brake is released by pulling the hand guard towards the front handle.
5. Place the machine on a flat surface and remove the fastening nut(s) and the casing
Also remove the plastic shim (if present) inserted in the fastening pin; this shim must not be used!
6. Using a screwdriver, turn the chain adjustment screw anti-clockwise until it reaches the end of its travel.
7. Insert the bar groove through the pin(s) and pass the chain over the sprocket. At this stage it is important to centre the peg of the chain tensioner on the lower hole in the bar.
8. Insert the chain on the bar groove and pass the chain over the sprocket, observe the correct direction of rotation of the chain. Check the photo in the manual.
At the top of the bar, the cutting edges of the chain links must face the tip of the bar. In each chain link bearing the cutting edge, the direction of rotation is indicated with an arrow.
9. Mount the bar cover.
10. Tighten the bar nut(s) by hand (without over-tightening).
11. Turn the chain tensioner screw until the chain fits snugly against the bar.
12. Adjust the chain tensioner screw until you can manually raise the chain to the centre of the bar by 3-4 mm.
13. When the adjustment is complete, securely fasten the casing nut(s) with the appropriate spanner, always keeping the tip of the bar raised.

Lubricate the chain and bar rail with specific oil.
WARNING! During the first cuts, when the machine is still new, the chain will loosen quite frequently, but this is normal during the running-in period.
WARNING! Never leave the chain loose because it can come off the bar while cutting.
WARNING! An overstretched chain may lead to abnormal overheating and failure.
It is forbidden to operate the machine without chain lubricating oil.

See the instruction manual for further information.

Chainsaw starting procedure

Starting with a cold engine

1) Operate the fuel pump until the carburettor is fully primed (until the mixture appears in the bulb).

2) Move the control lever to the 'close' position.

3) Activate the chain brake by pushing the hand guard towards the bar.

4) Place the chainsaw stably on the ground, carefully checking that the chain and bar are clear of any objects or persons.

5) Hold it in place by firmly gripping the front handle.

6) Pull the starting handle a few times and stop as soon as you hear the first pops of the engine.

7) Move the air control lever to the 'open' position.

8) Pull the starting handle repeatedly until the engine starts, without releasing it.

9) With the engine idling, deactivate the chain brake by pulling the hand guard towards the rear handle.

Starting with warm engine

1) Move the control lever to the 'open' position

2) Place the chainsaw firmly on the ground, carefully checking that the chain and bar are clear of any objects or persons.

3) Hold it in place by firmly gripping the front handle.

4) Pull the starting handle repeatedly until the engine starts, without releasing it.

Note: With a warm engine, do not close the air.

If necessary, you can close the air with the lever until you hear the first pops of the engine and then return it to the 'open' position to start the machine.

The machine is equipped with a micro safety switch that does not allow the motor to start unless all suction and blowing tubes are fitted.

1. Nozzle of lance obstructed. Periodically, the brass nozzle hole at the end of the lance must be cleaned with the special pin (supplied with the machine). The hole is small, so it only takes small impurities or water rich in limescale to clog the hole.
2. For models that have the tank built into the machine compartment, the end of the lance is moved forward in the schampoo suction mode, operating at low pressure.

For pressure washer models that have the shampoo tank built into the machine body, the shampoo is suctioned by moving the end of the lance forward. 

1. The pump fails to make vacuum because it is sucking in air from somewhere. Check whether the suction hose has a hole in it (do not use the coiled hoses that are used to run electrical cables); check whether the fittings are tight and whether the seals have been fitted properly.
2. The suction height is higher than stated in the technical data.
3. The pipe or foot valve is obstructed by some debris.
4. A flexible rubber hose is being used as a suction hose, which shrinks due to the vacuum created by the pump.

Flow rate does not vary linearly as a function of head. The flow rate is influenced by multiple causes and the relationship between the two is governed by a curve.

You can check the approximate flow rate in the graph in the product specification sheet.

The pump should be chosen on the basis of three main characteristics: Head, Suction and Flow.

Suction: maximum suction height of the water. Height measured as the distance between the water surface and the pump. The immersion height of the pipe has no influence.

Head: is the maximum difference in height that a pump can altogether lift the water. This difference in height is measured between the surface of the water and its final point of arrival.

Flow rate: quantity of water in litres/hour (l/h) that the pump sucks in. The pump rating plate data refers to the maximum flow rate, measured at the outlet of the delivery connection (zero head).

The flow rate decreases with increasing head height.

Pumps fall into two categories: Immersion pumps and Self-priming pumps.

Immersion pumps: they work completely submerged in water and are driven by a float. When the float is in a vertical position, the pump works. When the water level drops and the float tilts to the side, the pump switches off.

Normally, this type of pump is used for high flow rates with low heads. These pumps cannot be submerged deeper than 6/10 metres depending on the model.

However, there are also multi-stage models (equipped with several impellers inside) that allow high heads but lower flow rates.

Self-priming pumps: they work out of the water and are manually operated.

Normally, this type of pump is used for lower flow rates but high head.

The maximum suction of these pumps can vary from 5 m (petrol models) to 8/9 metres (electric models), the latter cannot be exceeded.

This is due to the atmospheric pressure (1 Bar / 1 Atm), which corresponds to about 10 metres of water column; taking into account any leaks, it can be up to 9 metres.

It has no influence at what depth the suction valve is positioned, the measurement to be taken into account is between the water surface and the pump.

Before switching on this pump model, the suction pipe and the front cover must be filled with water via the top-up hole. A foot valve is mounted on the end of the pipe, which allows water to enter the pipe when the pump is switched on and ensures that once the pump is switched off, the water does not escape and the pipe always remains full. In this way, the pump always remains 'primed' and as soon as it is restarted, water will immediately flow out of the outlet fitting. It is very important that the suction pipe is rigid and has a steel core, otherwise the pump (by creating a vacuum) would tend to constrict it, limiting the water flow rate.

Normally, pumps are given the figure for the max. head at the pump outlet.

To find the pressure figure in an indicative manner, it will be sufficient to divide the head value by 10 (atmospheric pressure is approximately 1 bar / 1 Atm and corresponds to approximately 10 metres of water column). Therefore, a pump with a delivery of 25 metres will have an outlet pressure of approximately 2.5 bar. Clearly, by increasing the delivery height, the pressure drops.

The bulb features a light-sensitive twilight detector.

If the bulb does not switch on immediately in the absence of light, wait a few minutes until the sensor intervenes.

If the bulb does not switch off in the presence of light, wait a few minutes until the sensor intervenes. The sensor has control cycles of about 3 to 5 minutes. This can lead to short on/off delays.

THE CONTROL CONSISTS OF A RAPID ON/OFF SWITCHING OF THE BULB.

In addition, the twilight detector is placed on the base of the lamp. It must be checked that it is well exposed to light. For example: the detector could be hidden by a lamp holder, or the bulb could have been mounted under a dimly lit porch, or by screwing it into the lamp holder the detector could be facing the wall instead of the outside.

It must also be taken into account that on cloudy or rainy days the light is poor and the bulb may remain lit.

For a function test, seal the detector with black insulation tape and check whether the bulb switches on. Switching the bulb on or off, as explained above, can take up to several minutes.

Grasp the handles with both hands, right hand on right control handle, left hand on left handle, spread your legs slightly and keep them away from the drill, start the machine, point and push the drill into the ground and gradually accelerate.

The auger, in its rotary movement, will tend to screw itself into the ground; counteract the screwing phenomenon, as the ploughshare must first scrape the earth into dust and then eject it upwards.

When drilling, you will have to adapt your body position to the constant reduction in height of the machine; to avoid muscular problems resulting from incorrect posture, try as far as possible to keep your back straight and avoid bending forward, without becoming unbalanced.

During drilling, when the machine is under stress, partially extract the drill by lifting it vertically out of the ground, to remove soil accumulated at the edges of the hole.

If you want to drill a 200 mm hole, first drill the hole with the 100 mm bit, then enlarge it with the 150 mm bit and finally fit the 200 mm bit to achieve the desired diameter.

Cold engine start

1. Move the on/off switch to the 'ON', 'I', 'START' position.

2. Squeeze the transparent carburettor bulb several times until the mixture fills it completely.

3. Move the air control to the 'CLOSE' position

4. Press the safety lock lever and fully actuate the throttle .

5. Pull the pull handle until the engine starts and immediately release the accelerator.

6. With the engine running move the air control to the "OPEN" position

Starting with a warm engine

1. Move the air control to the 'OPEN' position

2. Move the on/off switch to the 'START' position 'I'.

3. Squeeze the transparent carburettor bulb several times until the mixture fills it completely.

4. Pull the pull handle until the engine starts and immediately release the accelerator.