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After finishing work
Wait until all moving parts have
come to a complete stop and the
engine has cooled down.
Turn off the fuel tap (if fitted – see
engine manual).
Disconnect the spark plug
terminal on the engine.
Note
Leave engine to cool down before
placing appliance in closed room.
Transporting the
appliance
Short distances by hand
Danger
!
Objects may be caught and ejected
by the rotating cutting head and
cause injury and/or damage.
First stop the engine before moving
it over surfaces other than grass.
Using a vehicle
Danger
!
Before transportation, always stop
the engine and leave to cool down.
Remove spark-plug terminal.
The appliance must not be tilted
when it is transported.
For transport on or in a vehicle,
secure the appliance adequately
against slipping.
Empty the fuel tank before
transporting the appliance. Filler
cap must be closed tightly.
Lawnmowers with collapsible bars:
Fig. 6
The appliance can be stowed
more easily by folding the
steering handle.
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Servicing/cleaning
Danger
!
To protect against injury before all
work on the appliance
– switch OFF the engine,
– wait until all moving parts have
come to a complete stop and the
engine has cooled down,
– remove the spark plug connector
on the engine in order to prevent
the engine from accidentally
being started,
– which takes into account
additional safety information in
the engine manual.
Caution
When tilting the appliance, always
ensure that the spark plug is face
up to prevent fuel or oil damaging
the engine.
Servicing
Caution
Please observe the maintenance
instructions in the engine manual.
At the end of the grass-cutting
season, have the appliance
checked and serviced in a specia-
list garage.
Have any repairs carried out by
a service centre only.
Caution
Environmental hazard caused by
engine oil.
After changing the oil, take the
waste oil to a waste oil collecting
point or to a waste disposal
company.
Note
Observe the inspection and
maintenance intervals in the engine
manual.
Before each operation
Check oil level; if required top up.
Check screw connections are
tight, if required tighten.
Check safety devices.
Check cutting head and cutting
line.
After the first 2–5 operating
hours
Change oil (please see engine
manual enclosed).
Operating instructions
Once a season
Change oil (please see engine
manual enclosed).
Lubricate joints on the safety
lever with a little light oil.
Lubricate wheel axles with a little
light oil.
At the end of the season the
appliance must be checked and
serviced at a specialist garage.
Cleaning
Caution
Clean the appliance after every
use. Failure to clean the appliance
can damage the materials and
cause malfunctions.
Do not clean the appliance with
a high-pressure cleaner.
Cleaning the appliance
Danger
!
You may be injured when working
on the appliance. Wear safety
gloves for your protection.
Caution
When tilting the appliance, always
ensure that the spark plug is face
up to prevent fuel or oil damaging
the engine.
Do not splash the appliance with
water, otherwise electric
components may be damaged.
Whenever possible, always clean
the appliance directly after mowing.
Clean the underside of the
appliance, consisting of cutting
head, impact guard and
deflector, with a scrubbing brush,
hand brush or cloth.
Set the appliance down on its
wheels, and remove all visible
grass residue and other soiling.
Shutting down the
appliance
Danger
!
Risk of explosion and fire.
When there is fuel (petrol) in the
tank, never keep the appliance in
rooms where fuel vapours can
come into contact with naked
flames or sparking.