Safety Guidelines; Correct Use; Incorrect Use; General Safety Instructions - AL-KO SOLO 546 Mode D'emploi

4.1 Correct use

This equipment is intended for moving lawns on private property and should be used on dry grass only.
Use for any other purpose is considered improper use.

4.2 Incorrect use

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This lawnmower is not suitable for use in public spaces, parks, sports grounds, farming or forestry
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Safety devices must not be removed or bypassed
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Do not use the equipment on damp grass, or if it is raining
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The equipment is intended for domestic use only

4.3 General safety instructions

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Do not allow children or other third parties who are not familiar with the functioning of the machine to
operate the lawn mower. Juveniles under age 16 should not be permitted to operate the lawn mower.
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Please adhere to local ordinances which may determine the minimum age for operating the lawn
mower.
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Loan the lawn mower only to individuals who are familiar with handling this model. Always make the
owners manual available to them.
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Explain to the individual who is to use the lawn mower, how to avoid possible danger and accidents.
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Mow only during daylight hours or with proper artificial illumination.
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Individuals who have a pacemaker should stay clear off the electrical wires of the starter when engine
is started or when engine is running.
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Mowers with BRIGGS+STRATTON -4-cycle engines are not suitable for inclines over 15 degrees.
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Lawnmowers equipped with HONDA OHC Engines can be used on slopes with an incline of
max.20 degrees.
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Store the mower in a safe manner! Mowers should be stored in a dry and locked area that is
inaccessible to children.

4.4 Fuel and fuelling

Handling gasoline requires great care.
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Gasoline is highly flammable. Refuel only outdoors - never in enclosed areas.
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Smoking and open fires are prohibited.
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Do not spill any gasoline.
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If gasoline is spilled, clean lawn mower immediately, otherwise do not start engine!
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Avoid contact with gasoline. Change clothing if accidental spills occur!
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Be careful that fuel does not spill onto the ground (environmental protection!)
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Transport and store gasoline only in authorized and marked containers.
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If damages occur, replace fuel tank, cap and fuel lines
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Check for any visible damage.
Lead-free, regular gasoline is to be used.
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Refuel only with the recommended fuels which are listed in the separate engine owners manuals.
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Let mower cool off prior to refueling.
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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.
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Avoid hand and eye contact with gasoline.
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Wear protective gloves when refueling.
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Do not inhale gasoline fumes.
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Store fuel in areas inaccessible to children.

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Safety guidelines