Operation - Germania ECO46 Betriebsanleitung

- after a foreign item has been caught by the
mower. Check whether the mower is not damaged
and remove any damage by restarting the mower.
- if there are any abnormally strong vibrations
(appliance to be checked immediately)
Switch off the engine before removing the grass
catcher and wait until the knife fully stops.
Cut only in broad daylight or under adequate
artificial lighting.
Do not operate the appliance when under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
Never cut in wet grass. Pay attention to where you
are putting your legs and hold the guide handle
firmly. Guide the mower step by step.
Release the wheel drive clutch before starting the
engine.
Replace any defective absorber.
Protective glasses to be worn whenever you work
with the mower.
Remove any obstacles, e.g. stones and branches.
Check the ground for any unevenness; obstacles
may be hidden in high grass.
Do not cut near slopes and ditches as stability and
balance could be affected.
Do not use the appliance on too steep terrains.
Be sure to know that the owner or user is liable for
any injuries, putting other persons at risk and
damage to property.
Be cautious and switch the mower off if there are
children around.
On slopes, cut along the level line, never upwards
or downwards.
Never let children or other persons not familiarised
with the Operating Instructions operate the
appliance. The age of the user may be limited by
local regulations.
WARNING: Fuel is highly flammable.
- Fuel to be stored in containers designated for
that purpose only.
- Tank to be refuelled outdoors only; no smoking.
- Fuel to be added before starting the engine.
Never open the fuel tank cap and add fuel when
the engine is hot or running.
- If fuel is spilled, never try to start the appliance.
Take the appliance away and avoid an ignition
source from being generated around the spilled
fuel.
- Provide safe replacement of the fuel tank and
caps.
Check always whether the knife, knife bolts and
cutting equipment are not damaged or worn before
using the mower. Always replace any damaged and
worn knives and bolts in the entire set to prevent
appliance unbalance. Do not make any alterations
to the safety equipment. Check regularly if they
work properly.
Keep the appliance clean, with no grass, leaves or
other dirt. Oil or fuel run out to be removed at all
times. Let the engine cool down before storing the
mower in closed spaces.
Be particularly careful when changing direction on
slopes.
Never adjust the wheel height when the engine is
running.
When worn out or damaged, the grass catching
equipment may no longer work properly and items
may be thrown away. Check regularly the mower
parts and use spare parts recommended by the
manufacturer to replace them if necessary.
The mower knife is very sharp. Risk of injury! Be
particularly careful when servicing the knife and
wear protective gloves or cover the knife edges.
Do not change the basic engine setting and do not
overload the engine.
Be especially careful when turning the mower or
pulling it towards your body.
If it is necessary to incline or lift the mower to cross
a surface other than grass or when carrying the
mower to or from the area to be cut, switch off the
knife.
Release all knife and drive clutches before starting
the engine.
Start the engine as specified in the Operating
Instructions and make sure your legs are in a safe
distance from the knife.
Do not incline the mower when starting unless
necessary. In such a case, do not incline the
mower more than necessary and lift the part
reversed from you at all times.
Do not start the engine when standing in front of the
ejection outlet.
Never lift or transfer the mower when the engine is
running.
Lower the brake adjustment when the engine is off.
If the engine is fitted with a stop valve, close the
fuel supply after cutting is finished.
Make sure your posture is always safe when
working on slopes.
Do not let the combustion engine run in closed
spaces where dangerous carbon monoxide may
accumulate.
ASSEMBLY/PREPARATION
CAUTION: All assembly and servicing works must
necessarily be performed when the engine is switched off!
Please read the entire Operating Instructions before
assembling your new mower.
IMPORTANT: The mower is supplied with no oil and fuel.
Unpacking the mower
Take the mower out of the cardboard and check whether
there are no parts left in the package.
Grass catcher assembly (pic. 2) (pic. 3) (pic. 4)
1. Take the grass catcher, frame and plastic insertion out of the
package (pic. 2)
2. Insert the frame in the grass catcher and make sure the clutch
on the frame is outside the grass catcher (pic. 3)
Attach the grass catcher to the frame now (pic. 4)
3.
Handle assembly
IMPORTANT: Dismount the handle carefully to prevent cable
squeezing or damage.
1. Lift the handle until it snaps in the operating position.
2. Remove the protection sleeve, lift the upper part of the handle
and assemble it with the lower part. Tighten the safety bolts on
both sides of the handle.
3. Remove the protection sleeve of the operating handle in the
upper part.

Operation

Brake clip (10) – press in this direction to the handle when
starting. Release the lever to switch the engine off.
Gas lever (11) is used to move the mower forward.
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