General Safety Information; Before Mowing; Handling Fuel - Solo 550 Manuel D'utilisation

General safety information

Because of risk of injury, never use this SOLO
lawnmower for trimming bushes, hedges or
shrubs,
- for cutting or shredding climbing vegetation or
lawns on roof gardens or balcony boxes,
- for cleaning or vacuuming footpaths or
- as shredder for shredding tree or hedge cuttings.
- also, never use this SOLO lawnmower for levelling
undulations in the ground, such as molehills.
For safety reasons, never use this SOLO lawnmower as:
- drive unit for other equipment,
- as trailer,
- as tractor unit (in case of self-drive mowers), e.g. to
transport cuttings except in a suitable grass catcher,
otherwise the warranty will be void.
General safety instructions for
non-driven SOLO lawn mowers with
combustion engine:
- Never allow children or other adults who are not
familiar with the machine operation, to operate this
lawnmower. Persons younger than 16 years of age
must not operate this equipment.
- Always observe all locally applicable regulations;
these may determine the minimum age for users of
this equipment.
- Only transfer or lend lawnmowers to individuals,
who are familiar with this model and its operation;
always pass on the operating instructions too.
- Explain to all, who are to operate this equipment,
potential dangers and how to prevent accidents.
- Only mow during daylight or with adequate artificial
lighting.
- People fitted with heart pacemakers must not work
on electrical components, which are part of the
ignitions system, with the engine running.
- Machines equipped with BRIGGS & STRATTON
four-stroke engines are not suitable for slopes
steeper than 15 degrees. Lawnmowers equipped
with HONDA OHC engines are suitable for slopes
up to 20 degrees.
- Store your mower in a safe place. Store mowers
which are not in use in a dry, locked area which is
inaccessible to children.

Before mowing

- Thoroughly check the entire terrain where you
intend using the equipment before and during
mowing; before mowing, remove any debris, such
as stones, pieces of wood, bones etc. from the lawn
area you intend cutting.
- Always wear solid shoes and long trousers when
mowing. Never mow in bare feet or open sandals.
- Fit the deflector or grass catcher supplied. Check its
secure attachment.
Never use the lawnmower without safety equipment or
if such equipment is damaged.
- Check the blade for
a) secure attachment of all fasteners,
b) damage or severe wear.
- Observe installation instructions and torques during
replacement.
- Frequently check the grass catcher for wear.
- Before their first use, fill lawnmowers equipped
with four-stroke engines with engine oil (observe
the information in the separate engine operating
instructions).
- Check the oil level before each mowing operation.
Fuel

Handling fuel

Handling fuel requires particular and careful handling.
- Fuel is highly flammable. Only fill the fuel tank in the
open, never in enclosed spaces.
- Never smoke and keep open flames away.
- Never spill fuel.
- Clean the lawnmower thoroughly if fuel has been
spilled. Only start the engine after any spilled
fuel has been removed.
- Keep clothing away from fuel. Immediately
change clothing which has come into contact
with fuel.
- Ensure that no fuel penetrates the ground (environ-
mental protection).
- Only store and transport fuel in approved and desig-
nated containers.
- Immediately replace the fuel tank, filler cap and fuel
pipe in case of damage.
- Visually inspect this area before any use.
Refuelling
Important: Environmentally responsible unleaded fuel
can be used without problems.
- Use only fuel of the type specified in the separate
engine operating instructions.
- Let the engine cool down before fuelling.
- Thoroughly clean the area around the fuel filler
neck, unscrew the fuel cap and fill fuel up to the
lower edge of the filler neck. Firmly close the filler
cap again.
Note: Fuel may contain substances similar to solvents.
- Avoid contact between mineral oil-based
products and skin/eyes.
- Wear gloves during fuelling.
- Never breath in fuel vapours.
- Store fuel in a safe place, which is
inaccessible to children.