Emptying The Grass Basket; After Mowing - Matrix GLM 40 SF-1 Traduction De La Notice Originale

nobody is standing behind you (especially little
children, who are more difficult to see).
9. When mowing over thick, high grass, select the
highest cutting level and mow at a slower speed.
Before you remove any grass or blockages of
any kind, switch off the engine and pull the plug
boot.
10. Never remove any safety-related parts.
11. Never fill the engine with petrol when it is hot
or is running.

6.4 Emptying the grass basket

As soon as grass clippings start to trail the lawn
mower, it is time to empty the grass basket.
Important! Before taking off the grass basket,
switch off the engine and wait until the blade has
come to a stop.
To take off the grass basket, use one hand to lift
up the chute flap and the other to grab onto the
basket handle (Fig. 13). Remove the basket.
For safety reasons, the chute flap automatically
falls down after removing the grass basket and
closes off the rear chute opening. If any grass
remains in the opening, it will be easier to restart
the engine if you pull the mower back approx. 1
meter.
Do not use your hands or feet to remove
clippings in or on the mower housing, but
instead use suitable tools such as a brush or a
hand broom.
In order to ensure that the majority of grass
clippings are picked up, the inside of both the
catch bag and especially the air grill must be
cleaned after each use.
Reattach the catch bag only when the engine is
switched off and the blade is stopped.
Using one hand, lift up the chute flap, while
grabbing onto the basket handle with the other.
Hang in the basket from the top.
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6.5 After mowing

1. Allow the engine to cool before you put the
lawn mower in an enclosed area.
2. Remove grass, foliage, grease and oil before
storing the mower. Do not place any objects on
top of the mower.
3. Check all the screws and nuts once more
before you start to use the lawn mower again.
Tighten any loose screws.
4. Also be sure to empty the grass basket.
5. Pull the spark plug boot to prevent
unauthorized use.
6. Ensure that you do not park the mower next to
any source of danger. Petrol fumes can lead to
explosions.
7. Only original parts or parts approved by
the manufacturer may be used for repairs (see
address on the warranty certificate).
8. If the lawn mower is not going to be used for
an extended period, empty the petrol tank using
a petrol suction pump.
9. Tell your children not to use the mower. It is
not a toy.
10. Never place petrol near an ignition source.
Always use a can that is approved to store petrol.
Keep petrol away from children.
11. Oil and maintain the machine.
12. How to switch off the engine:
All you have to do to switch off the engine is
release the engine start/stop lever (Fig. 10/
Item A). Close the petrol cock and pull the spark
plug boot from the spark plug boot in order to
prevent the engine from restarting. Before you
start the engine again, check the cord for the
engine brake. Check that the cord is correctly
fitted. If the cord is kinked or damaged, it should
be replaced.