Operating instructions

Operating Instructions English
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Note: Should the electric starter not
function properly, e.g. owing to a
low battery, you can also start the
appliance by hand. Do not use
jumper cables, but proceed as
follows.
‚" Turn the ignition key
to “Run” . Start the engine by
following the instructions for
appliances without electric
starter.
Setting the controls after
engine start
‚" Slowly push in the choke button
(depending on model) until the
engine runs smoothly.
‚" Push the throttle between
“Fast” and “Slow”
until the engine has warmed up.
‚" To start mowing, move the
throttle to full / “Fast” ..
Stopping the engine
‚" Move the throttle to
“Slow” .
‚" Let the engine run for a few
seconds.
‚" Move the throttle and, when
provided, the ignition key (for
appliances with electric starter)
to “Stop” .
‚" The engine stops after a short
time.
Activating the cutters
Figure 16
Danger!
Always switch OFF the cutters
before reversing the appliance.
‚" Start the engine as specified.
‚" Move the throttle to
full / “Fast” .
‚" Press the lever (A) for the safety
lock system against the grip, and
keep it pressed.
‚" Now slowly press the lever (B)
for the cutter drive forwards to
the stop until it remains in this
position.
‚" The cutters start to rotate.
Switching OFF the cutters
Figure 16
‚" Release the lever (A) for the
safety lock system.
‚" The cutters stop within three
seconds.
Switching ON the wheel drive
Figure 16
Caution!
Before using the appliance, first
check every time that the lever is
correctly engaged in neutral. The
user must be able to manoeuvre the
device without any resistance at all
when the safety lever (A) is pressed.
Shift gears only when the appliance
is stationary, and switch ON the
wheel drive only when the lever (A)
for the safety lock system has been
pressed. Failure to do so will cause
damage or wearing to the braking
mechanism and gears.
‚" Start the engine as specified.
‚" Press the lever (A) for the safety
lock system against the grip, and
keep it pressed.
‚" Move the gearshift lever (C) to
a drive speed (1–4).
Note: Your choice of speed must
reflect the conditions of the soil.
On uneven soil or dense growth of
grass, select a low speed. Speed 1
(“Slow”) is recommended for the
first use.
‚" Now slowly pull the lever D, to
switch ON the wheel drive, until
it reaches the stop on the grip.
Note: Sensitive adjustments to the
lever prevent the appliance from
jumping into motion.
Switching OFF the wheel drive
Figure 16
‚" Release the lever (D) for the
wheel drive. The appliance
slowly comes to a stop.
Note: For a fast, abrupt stop release
the lever (A) for the safety lock
system at the same time.
Checking the functions of the
safety lock system
Figure 16
Danger!
Before using the appliance, you must
check every time that the safety lock
system functions correctly. Should
this not be the case (the cutters not
switched OFF within three seconds),
the appliance must not be used.
Please contact a specialist garage
without delay.
Proceed as follows
‚" Place the appliance on the lawn.
Make sure that the test area is
free of foreign bodies and that
there are no persons or animals
within fifteen metres.
‚" Set the appliance’s cutting
height to approx. one third of the
grass length.
‚" Start the engine.
‚" Move the throttle to
full / “Fast” .
‚" Press the lever (A) for the safety
lock system against the grip, and
keep it pressed.
‚" Now slowly press the lever (B)
for the cutter drive forwards to
the stop until it remains in this
position.
‚" Move the gearshift
lever (C) to speed 1.
‚" Pull slowly
the lever (D). The appliance
starts to move and mow.
‚" Release the lever (A) for the
safety lock system. Let us call
the position the appliance stops
at “Point A”.
‚" Let the appliance run with the
cutters switched OFF. The lawn
should be mown only to
“Point A”.
‚" Danger! A mown lawn
beyond “Point A” means that
the safety lock system is not
functioning correctly. In this
event, immediately switch OFF
the engine The appliance must
not be used any more until the
safety lock system has been
repaired at an authorised
specialist garage.
Tips and useful info
Turning with the appliance
Reduce the speed before turning the
appliance. Turning becomes easier
when you apply pressure to the stem
opposite the direction taken. The
differential in the axle retards the
inside wheel, but does not affect the
torque applied to the outer wheel.
Sharp turns
Switch OFF the drive, and turn the
appliance by hand (if necessary,
switch to neutral so that the wheels
can turn freely).