Table Des Matières; Safety Instructions - Masport 573150 Manuel D'utilisation

CONTENTS
ExPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLING THE MOWER
PREPARING THE ENGINE
RUNNING THE ENGINE
STARTING
STOPPING
DRIVE CONTROLS
THE GRASS CATCHER
MOWING ADVICE
THE MULCHING BLOCK
CHIPPER MOWERS
AFTER MOWING
BLADES
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLE SHOOTING
THIS MANUAL COVERS A RANGE OF
DIFFERENT MOWERS. SOME FEATURES
MENTIONED MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOUR MOWER.
IMPORTANT: Keep these instructions and the
engine booklet in a safe place for future refer-
ence. They contain important information about
your mower.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE YOUR
MOWER.
TRAINING
1. Read the operating and maintenance manu-
als carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
Know how to stop the mower and disengage the
controls quickly in an emergency.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to operate the mower.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all per-
sons, particularly small children and pets.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equip-
ment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks,
wires, bones and other foreign objects before
mowing, they could be thrown by the blade.
2. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot
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or wearing open sandals. Always wear substan-
tial footwear and long trousers. It is advisable to
wear suitable eye protection.
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3. Check the fuel before starting the engine. Do
not smoke while fuelling the engine. Do not fill
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the fuel tank indoors, never remove the fuel cap
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off the fuel tank or add fuel when the engine
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is running or until it has been allowed to cool
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for several minutes after running. Clean off any
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spilled fuel before starting the engine.
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4. Never attempt to make a wheel height adjust-
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ment while the engine is running.
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5. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light,
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and always keep children away from the mowing
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area.
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6. Never operate the equipment in wet grass.
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Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold
11 on the handle and walk; never run. Never walk
backwards while cutting grass.
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OPERATION
1. Disengage all blade and drive controls before
starting the engine.
2. Do not tilt the mower when starting the
engine.
3. Start the engine carefully with feet well away
from the blades.
4. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotat-
ing parts. Always keep clear of the blade and
discharge opening.
5. Do not change the engine governor settings
or over-speed the engine. Excessive speed is
dangerous and shortens mower life.
6 Stop the engine when crossing gravel drives,
walks or roads.
7. Don't mow over heavy or solid objects as
striking them with the blade can cause serious
damage to the engine and will void your war-
ranty.
8. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the mower for any damage, and repair
the damage before restarting and operating the
mower.
9. If the mower should start to vibrate abnor-
mally, stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire, and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
10. Stop the engine whenever you leave the
mower, even for a moment, before cleaning the
mower housing, and when making any repairs
or inspections.
11. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting,
make certain the blade and all moving parts
have stopped and that the engine has had time
to cool. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and
keep the wire away from the plug to prevent ac-
cidental starting.
12. Do not run the engine indoors. Lethal ex-
haust gases can be produced.
13. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop before removing the
grass catcher or unclogging the chute.
14. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and
down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively
steep slopes.
15. Never operate the mower without proper
guards, deflectors provided by the manufacturer,
or other safety devices in place.
16. Never pick up or carry a mower when it is
operating.
17. Where a fuel tap is fitted, turn it off at the
conclusion of mowing and reduce the throttle
setting during runout.
MAINTENANCE
1. Before using, check the blade(s) and blade
bolt(s) for wear and damage. Replace worn or
damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve
the balance. DAMAGED BLADES AND WORN
BOLTS ARE MAJOR HAZARDS.
2. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be
sure the mower is in safe working condition.
3. Never store the mower with fuel in the tank in-
side a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
4. Store fuel in an approved container safely out
of the reach of children in a cool, well ventilated
place.
5. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
6. Check the catcher bag frequently for deterio-
ration and wear, and replace worn bags. Check
that replacement bags comply with the original
manufacturer's recommendations or specifica-
tions.
STORING THE MOWER
The handle can be folded to minimise space
requirements.
FOLDING THE HANDLE. Loosen the clamp
knobs or unlock the handle lever(s) in the middle
of the handle and fold the top section over the
engine.
Ergo Shift models can also be stored by moving
the handle to the upright position.
CAUTION
Check that the control cables are not being
strained while folding and unfolding the
handle. Permanent kinks will make the
controls difficult to operate.
TIPPING THE MOWER SAFELY FOR STOR-
AGE OR INSPECTION.
CAUTION
Tilting the mower-Drain fuel, then tilt the
mower with the spark plug uppermost.
Remove the spark plug lead.