Prior To Mowing; Start-Up; Handling - AL-KO Solo 582 Manual Del Usuario

4.5 Prior to mowing

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Check the area completely prior to mowing
and during mowing. Remove any foreign
matter such as pebbles, stones, wooden
pieces, bones, etc. prior to mowing.
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Never mow without sturdy shoes and
without wearing long pants. Never mow
bare-footed or with open-toe sandals.
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Attach the ejection shield or the grass
catching device. Make certain that these are
properly secured. It is prohibited to use the
mower without the ejection shield or with
damaged protection devices.
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Check the mower for
a) secure fit of fastening parts,
b) damage or severe wear and tear.
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Observe installation hints and specified
torque when replacing parts.
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Check the grass catching device frequently
for wear and tear.
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Lawn mowers with 4-cycle engine need to
be serviced with engine oil prior to first-time
usage (observe the hints in the separate
engine operator's manual).
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Check the oil level prior to each mowing and
refill if necessary.

4.6 Start-up

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The mower needs to be positioned on level
ground when starting.
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Do not start-up in deep grass.
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When starting the mower it is important that
the feet are in a safe distance from the
cutting unit.
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Never place hands or feet near moving
parts.
Be careful that neither hands nor feet will be
caught below the deck.

4.7 Handling

Do not run the engine in enclosed areas
where dangerous exhaust fumes may
collect. Danger of poisoning!
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The engine/exhaust becomes very hot: Do
not touch!
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Always position yourself firmly on the
ground when mowing on a slope.
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Move at a walking pace when mowing.
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Mow diagonally on a slope, never in a
straight upward or downward motion.
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Be especially careful when changing
directions on a slope.
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Be especially careful when turning mower
around or when pulling mower towards you.
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Do not walk backwards with the mower.
Danger of stumbling. Avoid walking
backwards.
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Avoid abnormal body positions. Assure solid
positioning on the ground, and at all times,
keep your balance.
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Always keep sufficient distance which is
established by the length of the handle.
Turn off the engine and remove the
spark plug cap
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prior to checking or cleaning the mower or
for other maintenance work,
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prior to removing blockages of ejected
material,
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when you mount the accessory mulching set •
when the mower is temporarily left alone,
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when the mower is lifted or tilted during
transport.
Turn the engine off when,
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opening the ejection shield and when
removing grass catching device,
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when removing the upper handle section
from the lower handle section,
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when pushing mower outside the lawn,
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when the cutting height is to be adjusted,
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prior to refuelling.
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when crossing areas other than grass
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when transporting the mower to or from the
grass area
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Never lift or carry the mower when engine is
running.
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Never use the mower with damaged or
missing protection devices. Mow only with
the proper grass catching device which has
to be correctly installed, and with a
completely closed ejection shield.
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Do not alter the engine's initial settings.
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If the mower becomes blocked, for example
when running over an obstacle, the mower
needs to be checked by a specialist to see if
parts are damaged or deformed.
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Immediate checking is required if the mower
vibrates at an unusual high level.