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Safety Instructions
2. Before Mowing:
• Never mow without wearing firm footwear and long trousers: Never mow barefoot or in open sandals.
• ttach the baffle provided and/or grass box. Make certain that it is firmly fitted. Operation without or with damaged protective equipment is forbidden.
• Examine the area on which the machine is to be used and remove all objects which are capable of being contacted or thrown by the mower
or its blade.
• Check the machine to make certain that all fasteners, bolts & nuts are tightly fitted for damage; check also for signs of damage or serious
wear.
• Observe the installation instructions when replacing parts - if in doubt always refer to your WOLF Service Centre.
• Examine the grass box regularly for wear or damage - replace as necessary.
• Mowers fitted with four-stroke engines must be provided with engine oil before the first start-up (see „Filling Oil").
• Check the oil level before each use.
• W RNING - petrol is highly inflammable! Do not smoke. Do not refuel in any area where there may be a naked flame.
• Keep fuel only in purpose-designed containers.
• Only refuel outdoors.
• Pour in fuel (REGUL R GR DE FUEL) before starting the engine.
• lways firmly tighten petrol filler cap.
• Do not refuel or remove the tank filler cap while the engine is running or when the machine is hot.
• Do not attempt to start the engine if gasoline spills out. Instead, the machine should be removed from the area where the petrol was spilled. ny
attempt to start the mower should be delayed until the fuel vapours have evaporated.
• Replace the engine exhaust silencer if defective.
• Before use a visual inspection should also be made in order to determine whether the blade, fasteners and the mower deck are worn or damaged.
In order to avoid damaging vibration caused by imbalance, worn out or damaged blades and fittings must only be replaced as a set.
• For safety reasons the fuel filler cap must be replaced when damaged.
• Check the fuel line connections, air filter fittings, etc. for tightness.
3. When starting the engine:
• Only start the engine if your hands and feet are at safe distance from the mower deck and blade.
• Before you start the engine, disengage the drive.
• When starting or switching on the engine the lawnmower must not be tilted, unless the lawnmower must be raised for the procedure. In this case,
you tilt it only so far as is absolutely necessary and only raise the side turned away from the operator.
• Do not let the engine run in closed areas in which dangerous carbon monoxide may accumulate.
• Start the mower on an even surface, not in tall grass.
• Do not start the engine if you are standing in front of the discharge channel.
4. When Mowing – For Your Safety:
• W RNING, D NGER! Rotating blade!
• Do not attempt to touch the blade when it is running.
• Observe the safety distance provided by the handlebars and bail arms.
• Only start the engine if your feet are at a safe distance from the blade.
• Make certain that you have a secure foothold, particularly on slopes. Never run, always walk calmly.
• lways mow slopesalong the contours, not up and down the slope.
• Particular care is required on slopes as you change direction.
• Be particularly careful when you turn the mower and pull it towards you.
• Switch off the mower, if you tilt it, run it dry or when transporting it.
• Never use the lawnmower with damaged protection guards, safety devices or grilles or without the protection devices attached, e.g. baffle plates and/or
grass box.
• Do not change the governor adjustment of the engine or attempt to adjust it.
• The blade must be stopped if the lawnmower is moved off the lawn.
• Before you raise or carry the mower switch off the engine off and wait until the blade has come to a complete stop.
• djust the cutting height only with the engine switched off and with the blade at a standstill.
• Never open the protection flap if the engine is still running.
• Before removing the grass box: Turn off the engine and wait for the blade to stop. Carefully refit the grass box after emptying.
• Never drive over gravel with the engine running - stones can be thrown by contact with the blade!
• Where possible, do not mow in wet grass. If the mower appears to have blocked, turn off the engine, remove the spark plug lead and wait until
the blade comes to a standstill if, for example:
- to free a blockage in the ejection channel
- to examine or clean the mower
- if a foreign body is encountered. Check whether mower deck or blade have been damaged. Then correct or repair the damage before
recommencing mowing.
- if the mower strongly vibrates from imbalance (then switch off immediately and look for the cause).
• NOTE: Danger when grass box equipment is inappropriately handled.
• If the mower is a self-propelled version then release the drive clutch bail before you switch on the engine. Do not touch engine or exhaust during
or shortly after operation. Hot parts can lead to burns or provoke frightened movements which may lead to injuries.
• Turn the engine off if you the leave the lawnmower unattended and before you refuel.
5. fter working:
• The throttle should be closed before switching off the engine. If the engine is equipped with a petrol shut-off valve then this be closed after mowing
has been completed.
• Do not leave the mower in closed areas after switching off - allow it to cool off in the open air before storing away.
• Never keep the machine with petrol in the tank within a building in which gasoline vapours may possibly come into contact with naked flames or
sparks. Before leaving the mower remove the spark plug lead and - if fitted - the starting key.
• Lifting and carrying the mower for transport:
• Never attempt to lift the mower with the engine running - nor with a hot engine - always remove the spark plug lead before lifting or carrying.
ttention, in the interest of safety, first deactivate QuickStart (de-tension the starter spring).
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• When folding the mower handlebars, detach starter cable and make certain that the control cables are not snagged or stretched when folding or
unfolding.
• lways carry out the engine oil change with the fuek tank empty anf filler cap fitted. Th engine should be warmed up prior to draining the oil to
ensure all sludge deposits are drained away with the oil.
6. Maintenance
• Deactivate QuickStart (de-tension the starter spring).
• Regularly examine all fixing bolts and nuts, particularly those of the cutter bar, for tightness.
• Maintenance and cleaning of the equipment as well as removing the protection device may only be performed with the engine stopped and the
spark plug lead and - if available - the starting key, removed. Note information on the chassis before cleaning and oil change!
• Make certain that all nuts, pins and screws are firmly tightened and that the unit is in a safe operating condition.
• In order to avoid the risk of fire keep the engine, exhaust, battery box and the area around the fuel tank free of grass, leaves or oil.
• If the equipment must be tilted for maintenance work then the fuel must be completely drained from the tank beforehand.
• Clean the equipment after each use with a hand-brush - not with water and do not hose down with a high pressure hose in particular. Make
certain to keep the engine cooling fins and engine cooling air intake clean and free from debris.
• Do not place the equipment in damp areas, near naked flames or where a spark might ignite petrol vapour.
• If the fuel tank is to be emptied then this should be done outdoors. Make sure that no fuel is spilled.
• For safety reasons replace worn out or damaged parts.
• NOTE! lways have blades replaced or sharpened by a WOLF Service Centre, as a blade balance test must be performed in accordance with
safety regulations and the blade retaining bolt must be tightened to a specified torque.
• Wear suitable work gloves when carrying out the above work, especially when handling the blade.
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