Safety Rules - Electrolux MPF 72 Bedienungsanleitung

DESCRIPTION
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A
1 Accelerator lever
2 Wheels control lever
3 Control rod
4 Clutch lever
ASSEMBLY (
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B
Assemble handles as shown with bolts and screws supplied.
Assemble clutch lever, cables and control plate as shown with bolts and screws supplied.
OPERATION (
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C
Before you start working, make sure to remove any objects or obstacles that may have been left on the lawn. The operator is responsible for the safety of other people in
the working area.
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D
ARRANGEMENT OF MOTOR
For the setting of the engine, it is necessary to follow the instructions given in the maintenance manual issued by the manufacturer of the engine
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E
The machine working controls are so as follows:
- Accelerator lever (1) on the control panel.
- Wheels control lever (2) on the right handle.
- Control rod (3) for the engagement and disengagement of the bar moweron
the right side of the deck.
- Clutch lever (4) on left handle. This handle must be kept pressed while using
the machine; if released the machine will stop working.
The equipment coupling and wheels controls are indipendent.
ENGINE STARTUP
CAUTION:- 0.6l Oil must be added to the engine before use.
Once the machine has been set up properly, start the engine as follows:
a)If the engine is cold, position the accelerator lever (1) on START.
- Position the wheel control lever (2) into position stop

SAFETY RULES

Training
a)Persons under 16 years of age and persons who are not
acquainted with the user instructions must not use the
bar mower.
b)The operator is responsible for the safety of other people
in the working area. Keep children and domestic animals
at a safe distance when the mower is in use.
c)The risk of injury to hands and/or feet due to the mowing
unit is very high.
d)This machine may be used exclusively for cutting natural
grass. Its use is not allowed for other purposes (e.g., for
flattening out bumps in the ground, such as mole-hills or
ant- hills).
e)Work only when there is sufficient light.
f)Before you start cutting the lawn, make sure to remove
any objects or obstacles that might be present. While
you are using the mower, keep your eyes open for the
possible presence of such objects that may have been
left on the lawn.
Setting up and operating the aspirator
a)When using the bar mower machine, wear strong
footwear (boots or heavy shoes) and long trousers.
b)Before starting mowing, make sure that the mowing bar
is properly fastened and the protective sheath has been
removed.
c)During engine startup, under no circumstances lift up
the machine.
d)Turn off the engine and disconnect the cap of the spark
plug whenever:
lremoving the protection devices
ltransporting, lifting or displacing the machine from the
working area
lcarrying out maintenance or cleaning
lcarrying out any operation on the cutting tools
lleaving the bar mower machine unattended.
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5 Belt housing
6 Deck
7 Oil filter cap
8 Oil drain plug
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CAUTION! The tools keep turning for a few seconds
even after the engine has been turned off.
e)CAUTION! The fuel is highly inflammable:
lkeep the fuel only in the fuel cans provided for that
purpose
lpour the fuel into the tank only in the open air and make
sure not to smoke
lfill up the fuel tank before starting the engine. Under no
circumstances open the fuel tank cap or add petrol when
the engine is running or when it is still hot
l if the petrol has overflowed, do not under any
circumstances start up the engine. Take the machine out
of the area where the fuel has been spilt and avoid any
source of possible ignition until the petrol fumes have
dissipated
lreplace the fuel tank cap and tighten it down firmly.
f)The machines with internal combustion engines must
never be operated in closed environments on account of
the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.
g)The safety distance, which is set by the length of the
handle, must always be kept. Furthermore, when the
aspirator is working, never run; you must always walk.
h)Particular precautions must be taken when using the
bar mower on slopes or downhill stretches:
luse appropriate antislip footwear
lwatch where you put your feet
lalways move sideways with respect to the slope; never
move uphill or downhill
ltake great care when changing direction
ldo not work on excessively steep slopes.
i)Never use the bar mower with faulty guards or protections
or without safety devices installed and in proper order.
j)For reasons of safety, the engine must never exceed the
number of revs (r.p.m.) indicated on the data plate.
k)Take care when starting the engine and make sure to
9 Starter handle
10 Wheel
11 Handle
12 Spark plug
- Position the control rod engagement/disengagement (3) into position stop
b)Grip the starting handle (9) and pull the starter rope gently until you feel the resistance
caused by compression. Release the handle; then give the starter rope a sharp tug.
For further information and explanations, read carefully the user instruction manual of
the engine.
WHEN THE ENGINE RUNS: stand behind the mower's handle, press slightly the
control handle (4) and push slowly forward the control rod (3) until the engement, then
push it deeply. Press deeply the control handle and keep it pressed.
The bar mower will start working.
At this point release the wheels control lever (2) until on start, the machine moves
forward; now you can start your work.
STOP: release the clutch lever
l)Whenever leaving the bar mower unattended, first make
m)Should the mowing bar have hit against an obstacle,
Maintenance and storage
a)Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are kept well
b)Never leave the machine with fuel in the tank where the
c)Give the engine enough time to cool off before putting
d)Keep the engine, silencer, and petrol tank free from grass,
e)For safety reasons, make sure to replace worn-out or
f)Should you drain off the fuel tank in order to store the bar
g)Install the cutting tools following the corresponding
h)To protect your hands during disassembly or assembly
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13 Reducer
14 Fuel tank
15 Mowing bar
follow the user instructions. When the engine is turning,
it is absolutely indispensable to prevent anybody from
approaching the front of the machine.
sure to turn off the engine.
turn off the engine, remove the spark plug cap, and then
check the bar thoroughly. Should the bar not work
properly, have it checked by a qualified technician.
tightened down so as to work in conditions of perfect
safety.
fuel vapours could reach naked flames or sparks.
the equipment in any narrowly enclosed environment.
leaves and excess lubricant in order to reduce the danger
of fire.
damaged parts in due time.
mower away for the winter, make sure to carry out this
job in the open air.
instructions and use exclusively tools bearing the
Manufacturer's or Supplier's name or trademark and the
reference number.
of the cutting tools, wear suitable protective gloves.
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