Prior To Mowing; Fuel; Fueling; During Start-Up - Solo 546 Instructions D'emploi

Safty guidelines

5.3 Prior to Mowing

Check the area completely prior to mowing and during mowing. Remove any foreign matter such as pebbles, stones,
wooden pieces, bones, etc. prior to mowing.
Never mow without sturdy shoes and without wearing long pants. Never mow bare-footed or with open-toe sandals.
Attach the ejection shield and the grass catching device. Make certain that these are properly secured. It is prohibited to
use the mower without the ejection shield or with a damaged shield.
Check the mower for
a) secure fit of fastening parts,
b) damage or severe wear and tear.
Observe installation hints and specified torque when replacing parts.
Check the grass catching device frequently for wear and tear.
Lawn mowers with 4-cycle engine need to be serviced with engine oil prior to first-time usage (observe the hints in the
separate engine owners manual).
Check the oil level prior to each mowing.

5.4 Fuel

Handling gasoline requires great care.
Gasoline is highly flammable. Refuel only outdoors - never in enclosed areas.
Smoking and open fires are prohibited.
Do not spill any gasoline.
If gasoline is spilled, clean lawn mower immediately, otherwise do not start engine!
Avoid contact with gasoline. Change clothing if accidental spills occur!
Be careful that fuel does not spill onto the ground (environmental protection!)
Transport and store gasoline only in authorized and marked containers.
If damages occur, replace fuel tank, cap and fuel lines
Check for any visible damage.

5.5 Fueling

Lead-free, regular gasoline is to be used.
Refuel only with the recommended fuels which are listed in the separate engine owners manuals.
Let mower cool off prior to refueling.
Thoroughly clean the surrounding areas of the fuel tank. Remove fuel tank cap and fill tank to the lower edge of the filler
pipe. Firmly close fuel tank cap.
Gasoline may contain solvent-like substances.
Avoid hand and eye contact with gasoline.
Wear protective gloves when refueling.
Do not inhale gasoline fumes.
Store fuel in areas inaccessible to children.

5.6 During Start-up

The drive has to be disengaged when starting a self-propelled drive roller mower.
The mower needs to be positioned on level ground when starting.
Do not start-up in deep grass.
When starting mower it is important that feet are away from the cutting unit.
Never place hands or feet near moving parts. Be careful that neither hands nor feet will be caught below the deck.

5.7 Handling

Do not run the engine in enclosed areas where dangerous exhaust fumes may collect. Danger of poisoning!
The engine/exhaust becomes very hot: Do not touch!
Always position yourself firmly on the ground when mowing on a slope.
Move at a walking pace when mowing.
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