Completing Assembly; Controls Description; Grass Cutting - GGP ITALY CR 430 Gebrauchsanweisung

As soon as you have purchased the machine, do not forget
to write the identification numbers (3 – 4 – 5) in the spaces
on the last page of the manual.
The example of the Declaration of Conformity is provided
on the penultimate page of the owner's manual.
Do not dispose of electrical equipment with house-
hold waste material. In observance of European
Directive 2012/19/EU on electrical and electronic
equipment waste and its implementation in accord-
ance with national regulations, electrical equipment that
has reached the end of its product life must be collected
separately and recycled in an ecologically compatible way.
If electrical equipment is disposed of in dumps or in land-
fills, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater
and contaminate the food chain, damaging your health and
well-being. For further information on the disposal of this
product, contact your dealer or a domestic waste collection
service.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS
ON CONTROLS (where applicable)
20. WARNING – Ignition of the motor simultaneously en-
gages the cutting means.
21. Stop
22. Run
23. Drive on
36. Grass catcher content indicator:
up (a) = empty / down (b) = full
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS – Your lawnmower should be
used with due care and attention. Therefore, figured labels
have been placed on various parts of the machine to re-
mind you of the main precautions to be taken. Their mean-
ing is explained below. You are also asked to carefully read
the safety regulations in the specific chapter of this manual.
Replace damaged or illegible labels.
41. Warning: Read the instruction handbook before using
the machine.
42. Risk of thrown objects. Keep all persons away from the
work area whilst mowing.
43. Only for thermal engine driven lawnmowers
44. Be careful when using the sharp cutting means: the
cutting means continues to rotate even after the motor
has been switched off. Disconnect the plug from the
mains before commencing maintenance work or if the
power cable is damaged.
45. Warning: keep the power cable away from the cut-
ting means.
46. Danger of cutting yourself. Cutting means in motion.
Do not put hands or feet near or under the opening of
the cutting means housing.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE – The number which precedes each paragraph
links the references in the text to the respective illus-
trations (listed on page iii and following pages).

1. COMPLETING ASSEMBLY

NOTE The machine can be supplied with some parts
already assembled.
WARNING! Unpacking and completing the assem-
bly should be done on a flat and stable surface, with
enough space for moving the machine and its packag-
ing, always making use of suitable equipment.
Disposal of the packaging should be done in accord-
ance with the local regulations in force.
Complete machine assembly following the indications on
the instruction sheets enclosed with each part to be as-
sembled.

2. CONTROLS DESCRIPTION

NOTE The meanings of the symbols on controls are
explained in the previous pages.
2.1 Dual-action switch
The motor is controlled by a dual-action switch to prevent
accidental start-ups.
Press the button (2) and pull the lever (1) to ignite the motor.
WARNING! Ignition of the motor simultaneously
engages the cutting means.
The motor stops automatically when the lever (1) is re-
leased.
2.2 Cutting height adjustment
The cutting height is adjusted by the levers (1).
The four wheels must be adjusted to the same height.
DO THIS WHEN THE CUTTING MEANS IS STATIONARY.
2.3 Drive lever (where applicable)
On power-driven models, push the lever (1) toward the han-
dle for forward movement.
The lawnmower stops moving forward when the lever is
released.

3. GRASS CUTTING

NOTE This machine can be used to mow lawns in a num-
ber of different ways; before starting work, prepare the ma-
chine based on how the lawn is to be mowed. DO THIS
WHEN THE MOTOR IS SWITCHED OFF.
3.1a Preparation for grass cutting
and collection in the grass catcher:
– Lift the rear discharge guard (1) and fasten the grass
catcher (2) correctly as shown in the illustration.
3.1b Preparation for grass cutting
and rear discharge:
– Remove the grass catcher and check that the rear dis-
charge guard (1) maintains its lowered position.
– In models with side discharge potential: make sure the
side discharge guard (4) is lowered.
3.1c Preparation for mowing
and mulching (where applicable)
– In models with side discharge potential: make sure the
side discharge guard (4) is lowered.
– L ift the rear discharge guard (1) and fit the chute cap (5)
in the discharge opening, keeping it slightly tilted to the
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