excess pressure to escape;
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Do not smoke whilst refuelling;
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Avoid skin contact and inhalation of
the fumes;
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Remove spilt petrol;
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Keep petrol away from sparks, open
flames and other ignition sources;
- Do not use petrol/oil mixtures;
- Use normal or super unleaded
petrol;
- Only use clean, fresh petrol;
- Do not store petrol for longer
than one month, as its quality
deteriorates
1. Unscrew the filler cap (
pour in the petrol to the lower edge of
the filler.
Do not fill the tank entirely, to allow
the petrol room to expand.
2. Wipe away petrol residues around the
filler cap and close the filler cap.
Setting the Cutting Height
The equipment has 6 positions for setting
the cutting heigh (25-75 mm):
1. Pull the lever (18) outwards and
push it to the desired position .
2. Push the lever back in.
3. Also set the appropriate height
on the front wheel.
The label on the wheel mount-
ing shows the associated set-
tings for the cutting height as-
sociated settings.
Loosen the wing nut and fasten
the wheel in the desired position.
4. The alignment of the wheel is
fixed once the clamping brack-
ets (31) snaps into place. If
the wheel is desired in another
running direction, lift clamp-
ing bracket to release it. Bring
The correct cutting height is around
25 – 45 mm for an ornamental lawn and
around 40 – 65 mm for a utility lawn.
Operation
8) and
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
wheel into new position and
clamping brackets snaps into
place once again.
Select a greater cutting height for
the first cut of the season.
Observe noise control and local
regulations.
Warning! Petrol is flammable.
Start the engine at least 3 m
away from the filling location.
Start the equipment on a sturdy,
level base, if possible not in long
grass. Ensure that the cutting tool
is touching neither objects nor the
ground.
Regularly check petrol and oil level
(see „Initial Operation") and refill in
due time..
Start the engine:
1. Pull the safety catch (3) towards
the handle bar and hold it.
2. Pull the starter cord (22).
3. When the engine starts, allow the
starter handle to slowly slide back
into the starter cable guide (21).
Stopping the engine:
4. Release the safety loop (3). The
motor switches off and the knife
is braked.
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