Starting and Stopping the
Engine
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Start the engine at least 3 m
Start the equipment on a sturdy,
level base, if possible not in long
grass. Ensure that the cutting tool
is touching neither objects nor the
ground.
For your safety: Stand behind the
device when starting it.
Check the petrol and oil levels regu-
larly (see "initial operation") and
Cold start:
1. Press the petrol pump (32)
(primer) 3 x.
2. Pull and hold the safety
catch (2) towards the grip handle
(
1).
3. Pull the starter handle (7).
4. If the motor starts slowly, release
the starter handle into the starter
rope-guide (3).
For a warm start it is not necessary
to press the primer (32).
If the primer is pressed too often,
too much petrol will enter the car-
start.
Motor stop:
•
Release the safety catch (2). The motor
switches off and the knife is braked.
Knife stopping device:
-
Regularly examine the knife stopping de-
vice:
Release the safety loop (2). The motor
switches off and the knife is braked. The
knife must stop within 3 seconds.
Mowing
1. Start the engine (see
2. Hold the grip handle (1) and the
safety loop (2) with both hands
while mowing.
Working Instructions
General Working Instructions
•
As far as possible, mow the lawn when
it is dry in order to protect the turf.
•
Set the cutting height such that the
equipment is not overloaded.
•
Run the equipment at walking speed in
lines that are as straight as possible. For
uninterrupted mowing, the lines should
always overlap by a few centimetres.
•
Do not move backwards.
•
On slopes, always work acr oss the
slope.
•
If the blade comes into contact with
a foreign body, switch off the engine
immediately. Wait until the blade is
stationary and check the equipment for
damage. Restart work only if the equip-
ment is undamaged.
•
Switch off the equipment during longer
breaks and for transportation and wait
until the blade is stationary.
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