Operation Manual

6. Exhaust/silencer
7. Tank neck
8. Height-adjustable wheels
9. Collecting bag
10. Reverse starter
11. Type label
12. Operational lever (dead man's handle)
13. Gas lever
14. Primary pump
GB
EC Declaration of Conformity
We, Güde GmbH & Co. KG Birkichstraße 6, 74549 Wolpertshausen,
Germany, hereby declare the conception and construction of the
below-mentioned devices correspond - at the type of construction
being launched - to appropriate basic safety and hygienic
requirements of EC Directives.
In case of any change to devices not discussed with us the Declaration
expires.
Marking of devices: MS 1600 3 in 1 product No.: 95117
Date/producer signature: 16.04.09
Data on Signatory:
Mr Arnold, executive officer
Appropriate EC Directives:
98/37/EG
97/68/EG_2002/88/EG, 2004/108/EG
Type Approval no.:
E13*97/68SH263**2002/88*329*00
Harmonised standards used:
EN 13684:2004
EN 14982:1998
Certification body:
TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH, Ridlerstraße 65, 80339 München
Reference No.:
704030818010-00
Guarantee
Guarantee claims as per guarantee card
attached.
General Safety Instructions
Caution
IMPORTANT: The lawn mower may amputate toes
and fingers and throw away items. Failing to observe
the below-mentioned rules may lead to serious
injuries.
WARNING: Always disconnect the spark plug cable to
prevent unintentional device starting at adjustment,
transportation or maintenance
WARNING: Exhaust gases and their various components
contain or, more precisely, emit chemicals functioning as
carcinogenic agents may damage the foetus or bring
infertility.
WARNING: The silencer and other engine parts may
become very hot in the working condition and remain hot even
after engine turning off. Do not touch these parts to prevent
from getting burnt.
WARNING: Don´t introduce your hands in ejection open
side when engine is running!!!
I. GENERAL OPERATION AND SAFETY REGULATION
 Read these instructions thoroughly. Familiarise with its
operating elements and correct using.
 Keep your hands and legs in safe distance from rotating
parts. Keep safe distance from the machine exhaust.
Caution: do not touch the rotary parts of the machine.
 The device should only be operated by responsible
persons that have familiarised themselves with the
operating instructions.
 Carefully search the area on which the device is to be
used. Remove all items the mower could throw away
while working.
 Do not use the mower if any persons (especially
children) or animals, are around.
 Wear stable boots and long trousers when cutting.
Never operate the device bootless or in sandals.
 If it is not necessary, do not pull the mower backwards.
Look down and backwards while moving backwards.
 Do not operate the mower with any damaged safety
equipment, e.g. ejection flap or grass catcher.
 Use accessories allowed by the producer only.
 When passing any gravel road or non-solidified road cut
off the knife.
 Switch the engine off and disconnect the spark plug,
o before releasing any blocked parts or cleaning the
clogged ejection channel
o before check, cleaning and various works on the
mower
o after any foreign body has been caught by the
mower. Check whether the mower is not damaged
and remove any damage before restarting the device.
o if there are any extra strong vibrations of the mower
(immediate checking)
 Switch off the engine before taking the grass catcher
out and wait until the knife fully stops.
 Cut in daylight or with suitable lighting only.
 Do not operate the device when impaired or intoxicated.
 Never operate the device in wet grass. Pay attention to
where you put your legs and hold the guide handle
firmly. Guide the mower step by step.
 Release the clutch for wheel drive before starting the
engine.
 Replace any faulty absorbers.
 Always wear protective glasses when operating the
mower.
 Remove all obstacles, e.g. stones and branches.
 Check the terrain for unevenness, there may be
obstructions hidden in high grass.
 Do not cut near ditches and slopes. You may lose your
stability and balance.
 Do not use the device on a very steep terrain.
 Realise the operator, or, more precisely, the user is
responsible for any injuries or threat of persons and
things.
 Be watchful and switch the device immediately off if
there are children around.
 Be watchful and switch the device immediately off if
there are children around.
 Never let persons not familiarised with these
instructions work with the mower. The operator's age
can be limited by local regulations.
 WARNING — petrol is highly flammable.
o Store the fuel in containers designed for that
purpose.
o Add fuel outdoor only, do not smoke when adding
fuel.
o Add fuel before device starting. Never take the
cover out and do not add fuel when the engine is
running or hot.
o - If you spill the petrol do not try to start the device.
Take the device away and prevent generation of a
flammable source around the spilled petrol.
o Secure the petrol tank is closed safely.
 Always check whether the knife, knife bolts and cutting
equipment are not damaged or worn before using the
mower. Always replace any damaged and worn knives
and bolts in the entire set to prevent device unbalance.
Do not make any alterations to the safety device.
Regularly check their proper functioning.
 Keep the device clean, with no grass, leaves or other
impurities. Always wipe any oil or petrol run out. Let the
mower cool down before storing to closed spaces.
 Be especially careful when changing direction on a
slope.