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Cleaning of air filter. (Read the enclosed motor operating instruc-
Eng
tions as well.)
Luftfilter reinigen. (Lesen Sie auch die beiliegende
Gebrauchsanweisung für den Motor.)
Nettoyage du filtre d'air. (Lisez aussi les instructions ci-lointes
F
concernant le moteur.)
Limieza del filtro de aire. (Léase también las instrucciones anexas
Esp
para el uso del motor.)
Luchfilter reinigen. (Lees tevens de bijgevoegde instructie voor
NL
de motor.)
Pulizia del filtro dell'aria. (Leggere anche le unstruzioni per il
motore allegate.)
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Safety precautions
Eng
Keep this manual for future reference.
Operator safety
• Read this manual carefully and make sure you under-
stand all controls and their function.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
• Always wear heavy, long pants, boots and do not wear
short pants, sandals or go barefoot.
• Make sure that the working area is clear of pebbles,
sticks or other debris. These objects could be thrown
out from the machine and cause an injury or equipment
damage. Avoid driving across gravelled paths, etc.
• Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
• Do not allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the mower.
• Do not mow while people, especially children, or pets
are in the mowing area.
• Take a great deal of care when reversing the direction
of travel or pulling the mower towards you.
• Disconnect blade drive and traction mechanisms be-
fore starting the engine.
Tool safety
• Inspect the entire tool before each use. Replace
damaged parts. Check for fuel leaks and make sure all
fasteners are in place and securely fastened.
• Replace faulty silencer.
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn
or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts
in sets to preserve balance.
• Do not change the engine speed regulation settings or
overspeed the engine.
Fuel safety
• Warning – Petrol is highly flammable.
• Pour fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or
flames.
• Use a container approved for fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the tool or
while using the tool.
• Wipe up all fuel spills and wait until vapors have
dissipated before starting engine.
• Move at least 3 meters away from fueling site before
starting engine.
• Stop engine before removing fuel cap.
• Replace fuel cap and spare fuel container cap before
starting engine.
• Do not fill petrol when engine is warm.
• If petrol tank must be drained, drain tank outdoors.
Cutting safety
• Mow only in daylight or good quality artificial light.
• As far as possible, avoid mowing wet grass.
• Mowing on slopes can be dangerous. Do not mow on
very steep slopes. Mow across the face of slopes,
never up and down. Take a great deal of care when
changing direction on sloping ground.
• The mower should not be used on ground that slopes
more than 30°. This could cause engine lubrication
problems.
• Never transport the mower with the engine running. If
transport requires the mower to be lifted, the operator
must first make sure that the cutting blade has stopped.
• Never operate the mower with defective guards or
shields, or without safety devices, for example deflec-
tors and/or grass catchers, in place.
• Start the engine or switch of the motor carefully
according to instructions and with feet well away from
the blade(s).
• Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine or
switching on the motor, except if the mower has to be
tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than
absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away
from the operator.
• Do not start the engine when standing in front of the
discharge chute.
• Keep hands and feet well away from rotating blade. On
models with open chute, never stick hand into chute.
• Never pick up or carry a mower while the engine is
running.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire:
before clearing blockages or unclogging chute; before
checking, clearing or working on the mower. After
striking a foreign object, inspect the mower for damage
and make repairs before restarting and operating the
mower. If mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately). Stop the engine before you leave the
mower: before refuelling.
• Return throttle control to STOP position and place fuel
shut-off valve in OFF position when finished mowing.
Maintenance - and storage safety
• Regularly check that all bolts, screws and nuts are
tightened. Replace any damaged parts immediately.
Only use original spare parts.
• Store tool and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and petrol storage area free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
• Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or dete-
rioration.
Transport safety
• Remove the spark plug lead. Loosen the wire/cable from
the handle before carefully folding the handle. Avoid
damaging the wire/cable. Empty the petrol tank. Before
public transporting engine oil and petrol must be
removed.
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