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Safety Instructions
It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Careless or improper use of the machine
may cause serious or fatal injury. The user is responsible for any accidents involving other people or other people's property.
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Read Instruction manual
before use!
1. General Information:
• This lawnmower is intended for the maintenance of lawn and grass areas in private gardens. Due to the possibility of bodily injury to the user,
the lawnmower may not be employed for the following:
- To trim bushes, hedges, and shrubs;
- To cut high weeds;
- For lawn maintenance of rooftop gardens;
- For planter boxes on balconies;
- To clear paths (vacuuming - blowing - snow removal);
- To chop or cut-up tree or hedge trimmings;
- s a traction device (for self-propelled mowers) for garden equipment, spreaders, trailers - e.g., for conveyance - or to transport cuttings except in the
grass catcher specifically intended for this purpose.
• Never permit children or individuals who have not familiarised themselves with these operating instructions to operate the lawnmower. Children under
the age of 16 may not operate the unit. Specific local ordinances may specify the minimum operating age.
• Never mow in the presence of individuals (particularly children) or animals.
• Mow only in daylight hours or if adequate artificial lighting is available.
• Do not expose the lawnmower to temperatures exceeding 80° C. Never mow for longer periods of time in direct sunlight where there is no shade.
• DISPOS L! The batteries contain Pb (lead) and are therefore subject to special disposal requirements. lways have defective batteries replaced and
disposed of by an authorised service facility.
2. Before Mowing:
• Never mow without wearing firm footwear and long trousers: Never mow barefoot or in open sandals.
• ttach the baffle provided and/or grass box. Make certain that it is firmly fitted. Operation without or with damaged protective equipment is forbidden.
• Examine the area on which the machine is to be used and remove all objects which are capable of being contacted or thrown by the mower or its blade.
• Check the machine to make certain that all fasteners, bolts & nuts are tightly fitted for damage; check also for signs of damage or serious wear.
• Observe the installation instructions when replacing parts - if in doubt always refer to your WOLF Service Centre.
• Examine the grass box regularly for wear or damage - replace as necessary.
• Mowers fitted with four-stroke engines must be provided with engine oil before the first start-up (see „Filling Oil").
• Check the oil level before each use.
• W RNING - petrol is highly inflammable! Do not smoke. Do not refuel in any area where there may be a naked flame.
• Keep fuel only in purpose-designed containers.
• Only refuel outdoors.
• Pour in fuel (REGUL R GR DE FUEL) before starting the engine.
• lways firmly tighten petrol filler cap.
• Do not refuel or remove the tank filler cap while the engine is running or when the machine is hot.
• Do not attempt to start the engine if gasoline spills out. Instead, the machine should be removed from the area where the petrol was spilled. ny attempt
to start the mower should be delayed until the fuel vapours have evaporated.
• Replace the engine exhaust silencer if defective.
• Before use a visual inspection should also be made in order to determine whether the blade, fasteners and the mower deck are worn or damaged. In
order to avoid damaging vibration caused by imbalance, worn out or damaged blades and fittings must only be replaced as a set.
• For safety reasons the fuel filler cap must be replaced when damaged.
• Check the fuel line connections, air filter fittings, etc. for tightness.
3. When starting the engine:
• Only start the engine if your hands and feet are at safe distance from the mower deck and blade.
• Before you start the engine, disengage the drive.
• When starting or switching on the engine the lawnmower must not be tilted, unless the lawnmower must be raised for the procedure. In this case, you tilt
it only so far as is absolutely necessary and only raise the side turned away from the operator.
• Do not let the engine run in closed areas in which dangerous carbon monoxide may accumulate.
• Start the mower on an even surface, not in tall grass.
• Do not start the engine if you are standing in front of the discharge channel.
4. When Mowing – For Your Safety:
• W RNING, D NGER! Rotating blade!
• Do not attempt to touch the blade when it is running.
• Observe the safety distance provided by the handlebars and bail arms.
• Only start the engine if your feet are at a safe distance from the blade.
• Make certain that you have a secure foothold, particularly on slopes. Never run, always walk calmly.
• lways mow slopesalong the contours, not up and down the slope.
• Particular care is required on slopes as you change direction.
• Be particularly careful when you turn the mower and pull it towards you.
• Switch off the mower, if you tilt it, run it dry or when transporting it.
• Never use the lawnmower with damaged protection guards, safety devices or grilles or without the protection devices attached, e.g. baffle plates and/or grass box.
• Do not change the governor adjustment of the engine or attempt to adjust it.
• The blade must be stopped if the lawnmower is moved off the lawn.
• Before you raise or carry the mower switch off the engine off and wait until the blade has come to a complete stop.
• djust the cutting height only with the engine switched off and with the blade at a standstill.
• Never open the protection flap if the engine is still running.
• Before removing the grass box: Turn off the engine and wait for the blade to stop. Carefully refit the grass box after emptying.
• Never drive over gravel with the engine running - stones can be thrown by contact with the blade!
• Where possible, do not mow in wet grass. If the mower appears to have blocked, turn off the engine, remove the spark plug lead and wait until the blade
comes to a standstill if, for example:
- to free a blockage in the ejection channel
- to examine or clean the mower
- if a foreign body is encountered. Check whether mower deck or blade have been damaged. Then correct or repair the damage before
recommencing mowing.
- if the mower strongly vibrates from imbalance (then switch off immediately and look for the cause).
• NOTE: Danger when grass box equipment is inappropriately handled.
• If the mower is a self-propelled version then release the drive clutch bail before you switch on the engine. Do not touch engine or exhaust during or shortly
after operation. Hot parts can lead to burns or provoke frightened movements which may lead to injuries.
• Turn the engine off if you the leave the lawnmower unattended and before you refuel.
Keep bystanders away!
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Sharp tines - Beware of cutting
fingers or toes - Remove spark
plug lead before maintenance