Murray EQ2-700X Mode D'emploi page 17

User manual and warranty card
 Come on, never run. Remember to keep a secure position.
 Mow across slopes, never up or down.
 Be very careful when changing the direction of travel on a slope.
 Do not mow on excessively sloping slopes.
 Pay special attention when reversing or pulling the device towards you.
 Turn off the machine if it is to be tilted or when moving it over non-grass surfaces and when
transporting it to the mowing site and back again.
 Before transporting the mower, cool the engine, drain fuel and oil.
 Do not use the device with damaged covers or housings or without safety devices, e.g. attached
covers and / or grass containers.
 Start the engine according to the instructions, making sure that the feet are away from the
cutting tools.
 Do not start the mower when it is tilted, unless it is necessary to start in high grass. In this case,
press the handle to lift the front of the machine, but only as much as is necessary, and then
slowly lower the mower to the ground. Make sure that both hands hold the handle securely
throughout the operation.
Attention! The B&S engines cannot operate on a slope above 15°.
 Do not keep your hands and feet near rotating parts. For rotary mowers, make sure that the
discharge opening is not blocked at all times.
 When starting the powered mower, do not pull on the drive start lever.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Warning!
 Before carrying out any repair or maintenance operations, make sure that the mower has the
spark plug high voltage cable removed and there are no children or third parties nearby.
 Remember that there may be fuel in the machine's tank. Safety rules for handling fuel are
described in this manual in the section "Safety in handling fuel".
 Keep all nuts, bolts and screws in good condition to make sure that the device will work safely.
Check the grass container often for wear or damage.
Make sure you use the right type of knives.
After finishing work, the mower should be cleaned. The fuel tank must be empty. Place the mower
on the handle (spark plug up). Use a brush to clean the inside of the mower housing from grass and
dust, and possibly protect metal parts with anti-corrosive agents. You can clean the entire mower
with a damp cloth and, if necessary, protect it with varnish paste.
The mower must be stored in a well-ventilated room in a dry, dust-free place. Check that the grass
basket is empty and properly cleaned. Rotting grass can damage the basket.
Only a functional mower should be stored, if necessary, the faults must be rectified before storage.
If the mower is equipped with a battery, remember that the optimal storage conditions for the
battery are 10 to 21° C, low humidity, 50% charged battery.
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