GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

Never consider your engine a "plaything", but a true and proper internal combustion engine of the last generation, with a power that could injure yourself or others if not used with due caution. Responsibility for any damages caused by incorrect use will be due to the owner of the engine who must use the greatest professional care. If your engine is used by another person in any way, you must ensure they have a copy of this manual.

The following warnings apply to ALL MODEL COMBUSTION ENGINES and are grouped under two titles according to the damage or danger that could occur due to abuse or negligence.

WARNINGS
These indicate dangers that could imply serious injuries (even fatal in extreme cases).

NOTES
These indicate less evident, general hazards that could however cause damage or injury.

WARNINGS

Never start or use the engine in a closed space. These small engines, just as those for cars, emit lethal carbon monoxide. Therefore use your engine only in the open air.

The fuel used for model engines is poisonous. Make sure it never comes into contact with the eyes or mouth. Always keep the fuel in a clearly marked container and out of the reach of children.

This sort of fuel for model engines is also highly inflammable. Keep away from any open flame, excessive heat, sparks or anything else that could set it alight. Never smoke or allow others to smoke in its vicinity.

These small engines generate high temperatures. Never touch any part of the engine until it has cooled down. Direct contact with the exhaust pipe, the head or the manifold in particular will cause severe burns.

NOTES

This engine is designed for use on model cars. It cannot be used on any other type of model or for any other purpose.

Mount the engine securely on your model, following the manufacturer's instructions and using appropriate screwdrivers and wrenches. Install an efficient exhaust and make sure it remains so. Frequent and close exposure to a noisy exhaust (especially in the case of powerful high-speed engines) can damage your hearing and the noise will be fastidious for other people even at a distance.

Carefully check that the cables for lighting the glow plug and/or the battery cables for starting the model do not come into contact with any engine's rotating parts. Check also that the supply system connecting the carburettor and accelerator servo control have been assembled correctly.

To switch off the engine, close the carburetor completely using the lever that controls the accelerator on the radio handset, then manually close the suction on the carburettor air filter, or press the fuel pipe. Never try to switch off the engine by slowing down the flywheel with your fingers or other metal tools.

Immediately after switching off the engine, when the glow plug is still hot, the engine could restart WITHOUT the plug battery being connected, due only to the rotation of the engine parts.

For their own safety, keep all adult and child spectators at a distance of at least five metres when you prepare to start your model car.

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