3. Lift the rear deflector and attach the grass catcher to
the rod of the rear deflector.
Introduction
WARNING: Before you operate the product,
you must read and understand the safety
chapter.
Before you operate the product
1. Read the operator's manual carefully and make sure
that you understand the instructions.
2. Examine the cutting equipment to make sure that it
is correctly attached and adjusted. See
the cutting equipment on page 13 .
3. Fill the fuel tank. See
4. Fill the oil tank and do a check of the oil level. See
To do a check of the oil level on page 12 .
To fill fuel
If available, use low-emission/alkylate gasoline. If low-
emission/alkylate gasoline is not available, use good
quality unleaded gasoline or leaded gasoline with octane
number not less than 90.
CAUTION: Do not use gasoline with an
octane number less than 90 RON (87 AKI).
This can cause damage to the product.
1. Open the fuel tank cap slowly to release the
pressure.
2. Fill slowly with a fuel can. If you spill fuel, remove it
with a cloth and let remaining fuel dry off.
3. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap.
4. Tighten the fuel tank cap fully. If the fuel tank cap is
not tightened, there is a risk of fire.
5. Move the product a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) from the
position where you filled the tank before a start.
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To examine
To fill fuel on page 9 .
Operation
To set the cutting height
The cutting height can be adjusted in 7 levels.
1. Pull the cutting height lever out and rearward to
increase the cutting height.
2. Pull the cutting height lever out and forward to
decrease the cutting height.
CAUTION: Do not set the cutting height too
low. The blades can hit the ground if the
surface of the lawn is not flat.
To start the product
1. Make sure that the ignition cable is connected to the
spark plug.
2. Stay behind the product.
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