Mountfield 550 SP owner manual Environment, Product Identity

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tance from the rotating blade. This distance is the length of the handle.

D)MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1)Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Regular maintenance is essential for safety and performance.

2)Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where vapour may reach a flame or a spark or a source of extreme heat.

3)Allow the engine to cool before storing in an enclosed space.

4)To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, exhaust silencer, battery compartment and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Do not leave containers with grass cut- tings in rooms.

5)Check the stone-guard and grass-catcher frequently for wear and deterioration.

6)If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors and when the engine is cool.

7)Wear strong work gloves when removing and reassembling the blade.

8)Check the blade’s balance after sharpening.

9)For reasons of safety, do not use the equip- ment with worn or damaged parts. Parts are to be replaced and not repaired. Use genuine spare parts (blades should always bear the symbol ). Parts that are not of the same qual- ity can damage the equipment and be danger- ous for your safety.

10)Whenever the machine is to be handled, transported or tilted you must:

–wear strong working gloves;

–grasp the machine at the points that offer a safe grip, taking account of the weight and its distribution.

THE ENVIRONMENT

In order to protect the environment, we recom- mend that the following points should be given special consideration:

•Always use pure unleaded petrol.

•Always use a funnel and/or a petrol can with a level control to avoid spillage when refilling the fuel tank.

•Do not fill the fuel tank completely.

•Do not overfill with engine and/or transmission oil.

•When changing the oil, ensure that all the used oil is collected. Avoid spillage. Take the used oil to a recycling unit.

•Do not dispose of used oil filter in a rubbish bin. Take it to a recycming unit.

•Do not dispose of used lead-acid batteries in a rubbish bin. Take them to a battery collection point for recycling (applies to battery-powered machines and machines with battery start).

•Replace the silencer if faulty. When carrying out repairs, always use original spare parts.

•If the machines was originally equipped with a catalyser which is now faulty, a new one must be fitted when the silencer is replaced.

•Always seek professional help when the carbu- rettor requires adjustment.

•Clean the air filter according to the directions.

•When, after many years of service, your machine needs to be replaced or is no longer required, we recommended that the machine is returned to your distributor for recycling.

PRODUCT IDENTITY

The identity of the product is determined by the article and serial numbers of the machine.

These can be found on the label fixed to the chas- sis of the machine:

ART. NR ➔

SERIE NR.

Use this identification whenever you contact a service workshop or buy replacement parts.

As soon as possible after buying the machine, write the above numbers on the back page of this booklet.

The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the product without prior notice.

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