Before Mowing - EINHELL GH-PM 51 S HW-E Originalbetriebsanleitung

to perform any kind of adjustment and/or repair
work on your lawn mower, wait until the blade
has come to a complete stop. Always switch off
the engine before carrying out any adjustments,
maintenance or repairs.
Note:
1. Engine brake (Fig. 5a/Item 1a): Use the en-
gine start/stop lever to switch off the engine.
When you release the engine start/stop lever,
the engine and blade automatically stop. To
mow, hold the lever in the working position
(Fig. 5b). Before you start to mow, check the
start/stop lever several times to be sure that
it is working properly. Ensure that the tension
cable can be smoothly operated.
2. Drive lever/clutch lever (Fig. 5a/Item 1b): If
you press this (Fig. 5c) the clutch for the drive
will be closed and the lawnmower will start to
move with the engine running. Release the
drive lever in good time to stop the moving
lawnmower. Practice starting and stopping
before you use the mower for the fi rst time un-
til you are familiar with controlling the mower.
3. Warning: The blade begins to rotate as soon
as the engine is started. Important: Before
you start the engine, move the engine brake
several times to be sure that the stop cable is
properly working. Note: The engine is factory
set to a speed that is optimal for cutting and
blowing grass into the basket and is designed
to provide many years of use.
4. Check the oil level.
5. Use a funnel and measuring vessel to fi ll the
tank with petrol. Make sure that the petrol is
clean.
Warning: Never use more than one safety petrol
can. Do not smoke when refueling. Switch off the
engine before refueling and allow the engine to
cool down for a few minutes.
6. Ensure that the ignition cable is connected to
the spark plug.
7. Stand behind the mower. Place one hand on
the engine start/stop lever. Place the other
hand on the starter handle.
8. Start the engine using the reversing starter
(Fig. 1/Item 9). To do this pull the handle out
approx. 10 – 15 cm (until you feel a resis-
tance) and then start the engine with a sharp
pull. If the engine does not start, pull the
handle again.
Important. Never allow the cable to snap
back.
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Important: In cold weather, it may be neces-
sary to repeat the starting process several
times.
Mulching (Fig. 4b)
In the mulching mode the cuttings are shredded
in the enclosed mower housing and then spread
back onto the lawn. It is not necessary to gather
and dispose of the grass.
Important: Mulching is only possible if the lawn is
relatively short. Optimum results can be achieved
only with a mulching blade (available as an ac-
cessory).
To use the mulching function, disconnect the deb-
ris bag, slide the mulching adaptor into the ejector
opening (Item 4c) and close the ejector opening.
Side ejector (Fig. 4c)
You should fi t the mulching adaptor in order to
use the side ejector. Connect the side ejector ad-
aptor (Item 4b) as shown in Figure 4c.

6.1 Before mowing

Important information:
1. Make sure that you are properly dressed
when mowing. Wear sturdy footwear; do not
wear sandals or tennis shoes.
2. Inspect the blade. Blades, that are bent or
otherwise damaged, must be exchanged for a
genuine Einhell replacement blade.
3. Do not fi ll the fuel tank indoors, but rather out
in the open. Use a funnel and a measuring
vessel. Wipe off any spilled petrol.
4. Read and follow in the instructions in the
operating manual as well as the information
regarding the engine and accessory equip-
ment. Store the manual in a place where it
can be readily accessed by other users of the
equipment.
5. Exhaust gas is dangerous. Only start the en-
gine out in the open.
6. Make sure that all the guards are fi tted and
that they are in good working order.
7. The equipment should only be operated by
persons who are well informed with the way it
works and who are in reasonably good physi-
cal condition.
8. Mowing wet grass can be dangerous. Mow
the grass when it is as dry as possible.
9. Tell other persons and children to stay away
from the mower.
10. Never mow in conditions of poor visibility.
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