Instructions

GB
Translation of original user instructions
20
Petrol lawnmower
Safety instructions
Caution!
Use the equipment only if it is in correct operating
condition!
Caution - Risk of injury!
Safety/protection devices should not be disabled!
Caution - risk of re!
After fuelling, do not store the machine in
buildings where the petrol fumes might come into
contactwithnakedamesorsparks!
Keep the area around the motor, exhaust, battery
case, and fuel tank clear of grass cuttings, petrol
and oil.
 Keep other people out of the danger area
 The machine operator or user is responsible for any
accidents affecting other people or their property
 Children, or any persons who have not read these
operating instructions, should not be allowed to use
this machine
 Follow the local regulations regarding the minimum
age for operators of this type of machine
 Donotusetheequipmentifundertheinuenceof
alcohol, drugs or medication
 Wear appropriate work clothes
 Long trousers
 Hard, non-slip shoes
 Hearing protection
 If working on slopes
 always make sure you are positioned securely
 always work across the slope, never upward
or downward
 do not work on slopes where the gradient is
greater than 20°
 Take particular care when turning
 Onlyusethelawnmowerifthereissufcient
daylightorarticiallighting
 Keep the body, limbs and clothing away from the
cutting gear
 Follow the hours of use regulations applying in the
country concerned
 Do not leave the equipment unattended when ready
to operate
 Only use the lawnmower if the mower blade is sharp
 Do not operate the equipment if the safety devices /
protective grilles are damaged
 Never operate the equipment if the safety devices
arenotfullyassembled(e.g.deectorplate,grass
catching devices)
 Before each use, check the equipment for damage;
replace any damaged parts before using again
 Switch off the motor, wait for the equipment to
come to a standstill, then pull out the spark plug
connector
 if leaving the equipment unattended
 if a fault has occurred
 before clearing blockages
 before removing obstructions
 if the lawnmower has run into foreign objects
 if malfunctions or unusual vibrations occur on
the machine
Check the lawnmower for damage, and carry out
the necessary repairs before restarting or using
the lawnmower again.
 Insert the spark plug connector and start the motor
 after correcting the fault (see Faults table) and
checking the equipment
 after cleaning the equipment
 Carefully check the ground to be mowed, and
remove any foreign objects
 Take particular care when turning the lawnmower
around, or if pulling it towards you
 Do not mow over obstacles
(such as branches, tree roots)
Additional symbols on lawnmowers with
Electrostart
Caution! Risk of electric shock.
Keep the connection line away from the mower
blades.
If the cable is damaged, or when carrying out
maintenance work, always disconnect the
equipment from the mains supply.