Villager FALCON 4111 H Manual De Instrucciones página 33

2.1. MACHINE COMPONENTS
(Fig. 1)
A. Chassis
B. Engine
C. Cutting means
D. Rear discharge guard
E. Side discharge chute (if provided)
F. Side discharge guard (if provided)
G. Grass catcher (if provided)
H. Handle
I. Operator presence lever
J. Drive lever (if provided):
2.2. SAFETY SIGNS
WARNING:
Read the instructions before operating
the machine.
CAUTION:
Do not put hands or feet near or under
the opening of the cutting means.
Disconnect the spark plug cap and read
the instructions before carrying out any
maintenance or repairs.
DANGER! Risk of thrown objects. Keep
all persons away from the work area
whilst working.
DANGER! Danger of cutting yourself.
Cutting means in motion. Do not put
hands or feet near or under the opening
of the cutting means.
Warning. When using the sharp cutting
device. Do not put hands or feet near or
under the opening of the cutting means.
The cutting means continues to turn
even after the motor has been switched
off. Disconnect the plug from the mains
before starting maintenance work or if
the power cable is damaged.
(Only for electrical lawn mowers models)
Warning. Keep the power cable away
from the cutting means.
(Only for electrical lawn mowers models)
IMPORTANT Damaged or illegible labels must be replaced..
Order replacement decals from an authorised service centre.
3. ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT Unpacking and assembly must be carried out
on a flat, solid surface with sufficient space to move the machine
and the packaging.
1. Unpacking (Fig. 2)
2. Assembling and adjusting the handle (Fig. 3)
3. Grass catcher assembly (Fig. 4)
4. CONTROLS
• Starter control
- Type I: Manual starter hand grip (Fig. 5). Enables manual
starting of the engine
- Type II: Push-button electric starter control (Fig. 6).
Enables electrical starting of the engine
• Operator presence lever
This lever is used to engage the cutting device and the drive.
The engine stops when the lever is released (Fig. 7).
STOP
• Drive engagement lever (if provided)
This engages the wheel drive and allows the machine to
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move forward (Fig. 8).
IMPORTANT The engine must always be running with the
drive disengaged.
IMPORTANT To prevent damage to the transmission, do not
pull the machine backwards with the drive engaged.
• Cutting height adjustment
By lowering or raising the chassis the grass can be cut at
different heights. (Fig. 9)
IMPORTANT This operation must be carried out when the
cutting device is stationary.
5. USING THE MACHINE
IMPORTANT For instructions regarding the engine and the
battery (if supplied), read the relevant manuals.
5.1. PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES
Place the machine in a stable horizontal position on the ground.
• Filling up with oil and fuel
IMPORTANT The machine is supplied without engine oil or
fuel.
Refuelling shall take place with the machine
switched off and the spark plug cable
disconnected.
Proceed to refuel and check/top-up engine oil according
to the procedures and precautions outlined in the engine
instruction manual.
• Preparing the machine before starting work
IMPORTANT Carry out this operation with the cutting de-
vice stationary.
With this machine, it is possible to mow the lawn in several ways:
• Setting up for cutting the grass and collecting it in the
grass catcher (Fig. 10)
• Setting up for cutting and rear grass discharge onto the
ground (Fig. 11)
• Setting up for cutting and shredding the grass ('mulching'
function) (Fig. 12)
• Setting up for cutting and lateral grass discharge onto
the ground (Fig. 13)
5.2. SAFETY CHECKS
• Check the integrity and correct assembly of all machine
components;
• Make sure that all fasteners are tightened correctly;
• Keep every surface of the machine clean and dry.
EN - 3
OPC (Operator Presence Control)
lever release: engine stop.
(Fig.7)
Transmission is active. (Fig.8)