General Safety Guidelines; Prior To Mowing - Solo 551 R Gebrauchsanweisung

Congratulations on the purchase of your new SOLO
lawn mower. We sincerely hope that you will be
satisfied with this modern machine.
The lawn mower 551-R / 552-HR is a high
performance mower that will contribute to a well-cared
for lawn.
The owners manual comes with the
appropriate engine owners manual
which is an integral part of this owners
manual.
Please read the owners manual carefully and
familiarize yourself with the correct use of the SOLO
lawn mower prior to operating the lawn mower for the
first time.
Please observe all instructions, recommendations and
explanations. Adherence to the owners manual is
essential for proper operation of the lawn mower.
Do not operate the lawn mower 551/551-R/552 HR
while other persons, especially children or animals are
within close proximity. The operator of the lawn mower
is responsible for any personal or property damages to
third parties.

General Safety Guidelines

Due to potential bodily harm, the
SOLO lawn mower is not to be used
for the following purposes:
- To trim bushes, hedges or shrubs,
- to cut or chop growing vines or lawns on roof-tops
or balcony window boxes,
- to clean or suction-up walkways or to chop up trees
and shrubbery debris and
- to cut up tree and shrubbery sections.
- Furthermore, the SOLO lawn mower is not to be
used to level elevations on the ground, for instance
mole hills or other similar elevations.
For safety reasons, the SOLO lawn mower is not to be used as:
- A drive aggregate for other work units,
- as a trailer,
- as a dynamo with a self-propelled drive roller mower
(for example for carrying and transporting lawn debris),
The warranty becomes invalid if these rules are not observed.
General Safety Guidelines for the
hand-operated SOLO lawn mower
with internal combustion engine.
- 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.
- Please adhere to local ordinances which may determine
the minimum age for operating the lawn mower.
- Loan the lawn mower only to individuals who are
familiar with handling this model. Always make the
owners manual available to them.
- Explain to the individual who is to use the lawn
mower, how to avoid possible danger and accidents.
- Mow only during daylight hours or with proper
artificial illumination.
- Individuals who have a pacemaker should stay clear
off the electrical wires of the starter when engine is
started or when engine is running.
- Mowers with 4-cycle engines are not suitable for
inclines over 15 degrees.
- Lawnmowers equipped with HONDA OHC Engines
can be used on slopes with an incline of max.
20 degrees.
- Store the mower in a safe manner! Mowers should
be stored in a dry and locked area that is
inaccessible to children.

Prior to Mowing

- Check the area completely prior to mowing and
during mowing. Remove any foreign matter such as
pebbles, stones, wooden pieces, bones, etc. prior to
mowing.
- Never mow without sturdy shoes and without
wearing long pants. Never mow bare-footed or with
open-toe sandals.
- Attach the ejection shield. Make certain that this is
properly secured.
It is prohibited to use the mower without the ejection
shield or with a damaged shield.
- Check the mower for
a) secure fit of fastening parts,
b) damage or severe wear and tear
- Observe installation hints and specified torque when
replacing parts
- Lawn mowers with 4-cycle engine need to be
serviced with engine oil prior to first-time usage
(observe the hints in the separate engine owners
manual).
- Check the oil level prior to each mowing
F u e l
Handling of gasoline
Handling gasoline requires great care.
- Gasoline is highly flammable. Refuel only outdoors -
never in enclosed areas.
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