SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Never mow more than 1/3 of the length of the grass. This especially applies during dry periods. Mow first with the cutting height set high. Then check the result and lower to an appropriate height. If the grass is really long, drive slowly and mow twice if necessary.
•Never run with the machine when it is running.You should always walk with the lawn mower.
Cutting height
Shut down the engine before changing the cutting height.
The cutting height adjustment is spring assisted. The cutting height can be adjusted in 6 different steps.
Do not set the cutting height too low as there is a risk that the cutters might hit slopes with unevenness.
•To raise the cutting height move the lever to the left and then forward.
•To lower the cutting height move the lever to the left and then backward.
Machine′s safety equipment
This section describes the machine′s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is what?” section to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine.
WARNING! Never use a machine with faulty
!safety equipment. The machine’s safety equipment must be checked and maintained as described in this section. If your machine fails any of these checks contact your service agent to get it repaired.
WARNING! Never use a machine that has
!faulty safety equipment! Carry out the inspection, maintenance and service routines listed in this section.
Cutting cover and protective cover
The cutting cover is designed to reduce vibration and to reduce the risk of cuts. Make sure the cutting cover is not damaged and that there are no visible defects such as cracks.
The protective cover is designed to reduce the risk of crush injuries and to catch a broken drive belt. Check that the protective cover is undamaged and that it is properly secured.
Engine brake handle
The engine brake is designed to stop the engine. When the grip on the engine brake handle is released the engine should stop.
Check the engine brake as follows:
Apply full throttle and then release the brake handle. The engine should stop and the drive should disengage.
The engine brake should always be adjusted so that the engine stops within 3 seconds.
Vibration damping system
Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier.
The handlebar system's steel tube and the cutting cover are designed to minimise the vibrations from the engine.
The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and the machine′s handle unit.
WB48S e och WB53S e This model also has 4 vibration dampers fitted on the handlebar unit to further reduce vibrations.
Check that the handles and vibration damping elements are not damaged.
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