
ENGLISHEN
•Existing safety devices may not be disconnected or disengaged. Check that the safety devices work each time before using the machine.
•Do not alter the engine’s regulator setting and do not race the engine. The danger of personal injury increases when the engine is run at high revs.
•Do not touch engine components which become warm during use. Risk of burn injuries.
•Do not leave the driving seat without:
a.Disengaging the power
b.Putting the gear in neutral and activating the parking brake.
c.Stopping the engine and removing the key.
•Only use accessories that are approved by the machine’s Manufacturer.
•The machine may not be used without accessories/tools being installed in the machine’s tool mounts. Driving without accessories can have a negative effect on the stability of the machine.
•Take care when using grass collectors and other accessories. These can alter the machine’s stability. Particularly on slopes.
•Disengage the drive to the accessories, shut off the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable or remove the starter key:
a.To remove sticks and rubbish or when the discharge has become clogged.
b.To check, clean or service the machine.
c.To check whether damage has occurred and to carry out any repairs before starting and using the machine again after a collision with a foreign object.
d.To check the machine if it begins to vibrate excessively. (Check immediately).
•Disengage the drive to accessories during transport or when the machine is not in use.
•Shut off the engine and disconnect the drive to the accessories:
a.Before filling with petrol.
b.Before removing the grass collector.
c.Before adjusting the height setting, assuming this cannot be done from the driver’s position.
•Reduce the acceleration when the engine is to be stopped, and if the engine is equipped with a fuel
•Take care with multiple blade decks as one rotating blade can cause other blades to rotate.
•The machine, equipped with original accessories, must not be driven in any direction on slopes with a gradient greater than 10º.
•The cutting deck’s original blade(s) may not be replaced with
•Take care when unloading and loading the machine onto a trailer or lorry.
2.4 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
•Tighten all nuts and screws so that the machine is in safe working condition.
•At regular intervals check that the cutting deck’s blade screw(s) are properly tightened.
•Regularly check the operation of the brakes. It is important to maintain and repair the brakes if necessary.
•Never store the machine with petrol in the tank in buildings where the fumes can come into contact with open flames or sparks.
•Allow the engine to cool before placing the machine in a store.
•To reduce the risk of fire, keep the engine, silencer, battery and petrol tank free from grass, leaves and surplus oil.
•Check frequently whether there is any wear or damage to the grass collector.
•For the sake of safety, replace worn or damaged parts.
•Always use genuine spare parts.
•Replace damaged warning and instruction stickers.
•If there is no mechanical lock for the transport position, the cutting deck must be lowered when parked, stored or when the machine is left unsupervised.
•If the petrol tank is to be emptied, this must take place outdoors.
•Store the machine so that children cannot get to it.
3 STORAGE
Empty the petrol tank. Start the engine and let it run until it stops.
Replace the oil while the engine is still warm. Unscrew the spark plug and pour a tablespoonful of oil into the cylinder. Rotate the engine a few turns to that the oil is distributed in the cylinder. Install the spark plug.
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