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• When the engine is running, press the drive lever
(2) to the handle (1) in order to engage the drive on
the mower.
• Before you start mowing, you should run through
this process several times in order to ensure that
the machine is working properly.
m WARNING
Whenever you need to perform any kind of ad-
justment and/or repair work on your lawnmower,
wait until the blade has come to a complete stop.
Always switch off the engine and take out the
spark plug before carrying out any adjustments,
maintenance or repairs.
Using the drive:
• Engine brake (3): Use the lever to stop the engine.
When you release the lever the engine and the
blade stop automatically.
• To mow, pull the drive lever (2) towards the han-
dle (1). Before you start to mow, check the start/
stop lever several times to be sure that it is working
properly. Ensure that the pull cable can be smooth-
ly operated.
• Drive lever (2):
If you press this, the clutch for the drive will be
closed and the lawnmower will start to move with
the engine running. Release the drive lever in good
time to stop the moving lawnmower. Practice start-
ing and stopping before you use the mower for the
first time until you are familiar with controlling the
mower.
Warning: The blade begins to rotate as soon as the
engine is started.
Important: Before you start the engine, move the
engine brake several times to be sure that the stop
cable is properly working.
Note the following: The engine is factory set to a
speed that is optimal for cutting and blowing grass
into the catch basket and is designed to provide many
years of use.
• Check the oil level.
• Open the fuel tank cap and fill the fuel tank (6) up to
the lower point of the tank inlet with about 1.4 litres
of petrol. Use a funnel and measuring container for
filling. Do not overfill the tank.
• Only use fresh, clean, unleaded fuel.
Never mix oil with petrol. Purchase fuel in quanti-
ties that can be used within 30 days to ensure that
the fuel is fresh.
Note the following: Use standard unleaded petrol
with max. 10% bioethanol component.
m WARNING
Always only use a safety petrol canister. Do not smoke
when filling petrol. Remove any residual oil and petrol
Switch the engine off before filling petrol and let the
engine cool for several minutes.
Starting the engine (fig. 14)
• Make sure that the device is connected properly to
the spark plug.
• Stand behind the mower. One hand squeezes the
engine brake lever (3) to the handle, the other pulls
the pull cable starter.
• Start the engine with the pull cable starter (17). To
do this pull the handle approx. 10 – 15 cm (until you
feel a resistance) and then start the engine with a
sharp pull. If the engine does not start, pull on the
handle again.
• Due to protective coating on the engine, a small
amount of smoke may be present during the initial
use of the product and should be considered normal.
Note the following: In case of lower tempera-
tures, press the primer button (20) for an easier
start (fig. 14). Use only when the engine is cold!
m
Attention!
• Never allow the pull cable starter to snap back.
• Attention: In case of cool weather, it may be nec-
essary to repeat the starting process numerous
times.
Turning off the engine:
• To turn off the engine, release the drive lever (2),
then the engine brake lever (3) and wait for the
blades to stop.
• Disconnect the spark plug connector from the spark
plug (10) to prevent the engine from restarting.
• Before you start the engine again, check the cable
for the engine brake. Check that the cable is cor-
rectly fitted. If the cable is kinked or damaged, it
should be replaced.
Before mowing
Important notes:
• Dress appropriately. Wear sturdy shoes and no
sandals or trainers.
• Check the cutting blade. If a blade is bent or other-
wise damaged, it must be replaced with an original
blade.
• Only fill the fuel tank outdoors. Use a filling funnel
and a measuring jug. Wipe off any spilled petrol.
• Read and follow the operating instructions and also
the instructions regarding the engine and the ac-
cessories. Keep the manual accessible for other
users of the device.
• Exhaust gas is dangerous. Only start the engine
outdoors.
• Make sure that all safety devices are in place and
working properly.
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