Scheppach MS196-51HM Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 26

m WARNING
Only use a safety petrol can. Do not smoke when re-
fueling. Remove any oil or petrol residues. Switch off
the engine before refueling and allow the engine to
cool down for a few minutes.
Start engine (Fig. 14)
• Ensure that the ignition cable is connected to the
spark plug.
• Stand behind the mower. One hand squeezes the
engine brake lever (3) to the handle, the other pulls
the pull start.
• Start the engine using the reversing starter (17). To
do this pull the handle approx. 10 – 15 cm (until you
feel a resistance) and then start the engine with a
sharp pull. If the engine does not start, pull the han-
dle again.
• Due to protective coating on the engine, a small
amount of smoke may be present during the initial
use of the product and should be considered nor-
mal.
m CAUTION!
• Never allow the starter cord to snap back.
• Note: In cold weather, it may be necessary to re-
peat the starting process several times.
Turn off the engine:
• To turn off the engine, release the drive lever (2),
then the engine brake lever (3) and wait for the
blades to stop.
• Pull the spark plug boot from the spark plug (10)
boot in order to prevent the engine from restarting.
• Before you start the engine again, check the
cord for the engine brake. Check that the cord is
correctly fitted. If the cord is kinked or damaged, it
should be replaced.
Before mowing
Important information
• Make sure that you are properly dressed when
mowing. Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear; do not
wear sandals or tennis shoes.
• Inspect the blade. A blade that is bent or damaged
in any other way must be immediately exchanged
for a genuine replacement blade.
• Do not fill the fuel tank indoors, but rather out in
the open. Use a filling funnel and a measuring jug.
Wipe off any spilled petrol.
• Read and follow in the instructions in the operating
manual as well as the information regarding the
engine and accessory equipment. Store the manual
in a place where it can be readily accessed by other
users of the machine.
• Exhaust gas is dangerous. Only start the engine
out in the open.
• Make sure that all the guards are fitted and that
they are in good working order.
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• The machine should only be operated by persons
who are well informed with the way it works, and
who are in reasonably good physical condition.
• It can be dangerous to mow the grass when it is
wet. Try to ensure that you only mow the grass
when it is dry.
• Advise children and others to keep well away from
the lawn mower.
• Never mow the grass in poor visibility.
• Remove all loose objects from the lawn before you
start mowing the grass.
Tips for proper mowing
m CAUTION! Never open the chute flap when the
catch bag has been detached (to be emptied) and
the engine is still running. The rotating blade can
cause serious injuries!
Always carefully fasten the chute flap and grass bas-
ket. Switch off the engine before emptying the grass
basket.
Always ensure that a safe distance (provided by the
length of the long handles) is maintained between the
user and the mower housing. Be especially careful
when mowing and changing direction on slopes and
inclines. Maintain a solid footing and wear sturdy,
non-slip footwear and long trousers. Always mow
along the incline (not up and down).
For safety reasons, the lawn mower may not be used
to mow inclines whose gradient exceeds 15 degrees.
Use special caution when backing up and pulling the
lawn mower. Tripping hazard!
Mulching
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.
m Note! Mulching is only possible if the lawn is rela-
tively short.
To use the mulching function, disconnect the debris
bag (16), slide the mulching adaptor (Fig. 10-12 / 19)
into the ejector opening and close the ejector open-
ing (15).
Mowing
Only use a sharp blade that is in good condition.
This will prevent the grass blades from fraying and
the lawn from turning yellow. Try to mow in straight
lines for a nice, clean look. Insodoing, the mowing
swaths should always overlap each other by a few
centimeters in order to avoid bare strips.
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