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Using machines for applications other
than those intended may result in dan-
gerous situations.
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Do not work with the device if there
is a risk of lightning strike. Danger of
electric shock.
Maintenance and Storage:
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Ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are tightened firmly and the equip-
ment is in safe working condition.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained equipment.
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Do not keep the equipment with petrol
in the tank inside a building in which
petrol fumes could potentially come
into contact with open fire or sparks.
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Allow the engine to cool before plac-
ing the equipment in enclosed spaces.
Risk of fire.
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To avoid the risk of fire, keep the en-
gine, exhaust and area around the
fuel tank free of grass, leaves or leak-
ing grease (oil).
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Check the grass catcher regularly for
wear or loss of function.
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For reasons of safety, replace worn
or damaged parts. Replace defective
silencers.
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If the fuel tank is to be drained, do this
outdoors.
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Handle your equipment with care.
Keep the tools sharp and clean to ena-
ble you to work better and more safely.
Follow the maintenance directions.
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Do not attempt to repair the equipment
yourself unless you are trained to do so.
Any work not specified in these instruc-
tions is to be carried out only by cus-
tomer service centres authorised by us.
•
Keep the equipment in a dry place
and out of reach of children. Machines
are dangerous if used by inexperi-
enced people.
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Initial Operation
Caution! Risk of injury from
rotating blades. Carry out work
on the equipment only when the
blade is switched off and sta-
tionary.
Before starting the device, you must
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fold up the grip rod and lock the quick
clamping levers,
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fill in motor oil,
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fill in petrol,
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mount the grass catcher,
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set the cutting height if necessary.
Mounting grip rod
Make sure that the Bowden cable
(
7) is not crushed during the
assembly of the grip handle.
1. With a wrench (size 13) remove
bar mounting and nuts (20) on
equipment
2. Fasten the lower handle bar
(5) to the deck (17) using the
handle-fastening bolts, nuts and
washers (20).
3. Screw the two quick-release le-
vers (4) together with the upper
handlebar (1) to the lower hand-
le (5).
4. Unfold upper handlebar (1)
(small picture) and push locking
lever (4) toward bar.
5. Fix the Bowden cables (7) to the
bar (5) using the cable clamp
(6).