General view of the unit
Figure 2:
1. Blade depth control
2. Starter rope
3. Wing nuts
4. Lower handle
5. Tilt blade control lever
(optional)
6. Curb wheel control lever
(optional)
7. Belt guard
8. Blade cover
9. Spark plug connector
10. Upper handle
11. Safety bar
Controls
Throttle control lever (optional)
The throttle control lever is
located on the engine. It regulates
the engine speed and stops the
engine.(See engine manual).
Safety bar
Figure 4
The safety bar (3) must be
depressed against the upper
handle in order to operate the
unit. Release the safety bar to
stop the engine and the blade.
Recoil starter
Figure 4
Stand behind the unit and pull the
recoil starter (2) to start the unit
Blade depth control
Figure 4
Danger
Do not under any circumstances
attempt to defeat the function of
the blade depth control. Use unit
only with properly adjusted
control. (see section Adjusting
the blade depth control)
The function of the blade depth
control (1) is to control the depth
of the cut. To lower the blade to
the cutting position, move the
handle lever to the left and move
it forward to select the cutting
depth. The further forward the
control lever is moved, the deeper
or lower the cut.
Figure 4:
1. Blade depth control lever
2. Recoil starter
3. Safety bar
Primer
The primer is used to pump gas
into the carburetor. Use it to start
a cold engine.
(See engine manual)
Blade tilt control (optional)
Figure 5
1. Blade tilt control lever
2. Notches
Danger
Never make any adjustments
while engine is running
The cutting blade can be adjusted
to 3 positions . From beveling to
edging to trenching.
Adjusting the curb wheel
control (optional)
Figure 6a/b
1. curb wheel control handle
2. normal operation position
3.
Danger
Never make any adjustments
while engine is running
The right rear wheel can be
adjusted to edge along a curb.
Operation
Also follow the instructions in
the engine handbook.
Danger
People, particularly children, or
animals must be kept away from
the mower during operation. They
can be injured by stones or
similar objects being thrown out.
Children must never be allowed
to operate the mower.
Falling over
–
Push the lawn mower along at
no faster than walking pace.
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–
Take particular care when
mowing backwards and
pulling the lawn mower
towards you.
–
When cutting grass on a steep
slope, the lawn mower could
tip over and cause an injury.
Always cut at right angles to
the slope. Take particular care
when changing the direction
of travel.
–
Injury hazards occur when
mowing around the fringes. It
can be dangerous to mow at
the lawn edges and in the
vicinity of hedges or steep
banks. Always maintain a
safe distance from such
hazards.
–
When cutting wet grass, the
lawn mower can slip due to
reduced traction and cause
you to fall over. Only cut
grass when it is dry.
–
Only operate the lawn mower
during daylight
Injuries
–
Stop engine before moving
the unit across surfaces such
as paths or drives.
–
Inspect the area to be mown
and remove all objects that
could be picked up by the
unit and thrown out.
–
Do not make any adjustments
to the unit while the engine is
running. For safety purposes
disconnect the spark plug
wire.
Danger of suffocation through
carbon monoxide
Only run the engine in well- aired
rooms and outdoors.
Danger of explosion and fire.
Fuel and gasoline vapours are
highly explosive and fuel is
extremely flammable.
Always add fuel before starting
the engine. Do not remove the
fuel cap and expose the fuel tank
while the engine is running or
hot. Stop the engine and allow it
to cool before refueling. Avoid
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