USER MANUAL ENGLISHSR 1100S P 146 2559 000(2)2007-02 A 5GENERAL INSTRUCTIONSSpecifi c warnings and cautions to inform about potential damages to people and machine are shown below.DANGER!Turn the ignition key to "0" and disconnect the batteries before performing any maintenance/repairprocedure.This machine must be used by properly trained and authorised personnel only. Children or disabled peoplecannot use this machine.Keep the battery away from sparks, flames and incandescent material. During the normal operationexplosive gases are released.Do not wear jewels when working near electrical components.Do not work under the lifted machine without supporting it with safety stands.When working under the open hood, ensure that it cannot be closed by accident.Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, flammable and/or explosive powders, liquids orvapours.Be careful: fuel is highly flammable.Do not smoke or bring naked flames in the area where the machine is refuelled or where the fuel is stored.Do not fill the fuel tank to the top. Leave at least a space of 25 mm in the filler to allow the fuel to expand.After refuelling, check that the fuel tank cap is firmly closed.If any fuel is spilled while refuelling, clean the tank area and allow the vapours to evaporate before startingthe engine.Do not let fuel come into contact with the skin; do not breathe fuel vapours. Keep out of reach of children.Do not tilt the engine more than 20°; excessive tilting can cause the fuel to come out.Do not lay any object on the engine.Stop the engine before performing any procedure on it. To avoid any accidental start, disconnect the sparkplug cap.When lead (WET) batteries are installed, do not tilt the machine for more than 30° from the horizontal planeto prevent the highly corrosive acid from leaking out of the batteries. When the machine is to be tilted toperform maintenance procedures, remove the batteries.–––––––––––––––––WARNING!Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause brain damage or death.The internal combustion engine of this machine can emit carbon monoxide.Do not inhale exhaust gas fumes.Only use indoors when adequate ventilation is provided, and with the help of an assistant.