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TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL MANUAL
DRIVEN PETROL MOWER
52G671, 52G672, 52G673
WARNING! IMPORTANT! BEFORE USING THE DEVICE, READ THIS
MANUAL CAREFULLY AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
DETAILED SAFETY REGULATIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OF PETROL MOWERS
Safety of using petrol lawn mowers in practice
1. Teaching
a) Read the instructions carefully. Become familiar with the controls
and the correct use of the device.
b) Never allow the device to be operated by children or persons
unfamiliar with the device's operating instructions. National
regulations may specify the exact age of the operator.
c) Never mow when other people, especially children or pets, are
nearby.
d) Remember that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or
threats to other people or the environment.
2. Preparation
a) Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers when mowing. Do not
operate the device with bare feet or in open sandals. Avoid
damaged clothing that is too loose or has hanging straps or ribbons.
b) Check the area where the device is to be operated and remove any
objects that might get into the device.
c) Before use, always check the blades, screws and knife assembly
accessories for wear or damage. Replace worn or damaged parts in
kits to keep them balanced. Replace damaged or illegible labels.
d) Refuel outdoors, with the engine cold. Never refuel or unscrew the
fuel tank while the engine is running.
e) Be careful when refueling and make sure that there is no source of
fire nearby.
3. Use
a) Never block device controls. This may cause you to lose control of
the equipment and cause an accident.
b) Do not start up the device indoors. There is a risk of poisoning or
suffocation from the accumulation of exhaust gases.
c) Mow only in daylight or under good artificial light.
d) Avoid mowing wet grass.
e) Always make sure your feet are firmly on the slope.
f) Come on, never run.
g) Mow across the slope, never up or down.
h) Be especially careful when changing direction on a slope.
i) Do not mow on excessively sloped slopes - up to a maximum of 15
degrees.
j) Be especially careful when backing up or pulling the machine
towards you.
k) Switch off the drive of the cutting element (s) if the machine must
be tilted when it is being moved over non-grass surfaces and when
it is being transported to and from the mowing area.
l) Do not use the machine with damaged covers or housings and
without a safety device such as attached covers and / or grass
catchers.
m) Start the engine carefully as instructed, taking care that your feet
are away from the cutting element (s).
n) Do not tilt the machine when starting the engine, except where it
needs to be tilted to start. In this case, do not tilt more than
necessary and only lift the part that is away from the operator.
o) Do not start the device while standing in front of the discharge
opening.
p) Keep your hands and feet away from rotating parts. Make sure that
the discharge opening is not blocked at all times.
q) Do not carry the power tool with the engine running.
r) Stop the device. Make sure all moving parts are not moving
− every time you walk away from the device,
− before cleaning or pushing through the outlet,
− before checking, cleaning or repairing the device,
− after being hit by a foreign object. Check that the device is not
damaged and, if necessary, repair it before restarting and
operating the device if the device starts to vibrate excessively
(check immediately)
− check for damage,
− replace or repair any damaged part,
− check and tighten loose parts.
4. Maintenance and storage
a) Stop the engine and remove the spark plug leads before servicing
or repairing
b) Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws in good condition to ensure that the
unit operates safely.
c) Check the grass collector frequently for wear or damage.
d) With multi-knife implements, be careful as the rotation of one
cutting element may cause the rotation of the other blades.
e) Be careful when adjusting the machine to avoid getting your fingers
caught between the moving knives and fixed parts of the machine.
f) Be careful when handling the knives, even though the drive is
disengaged as the knives may still rotate.
g) Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Use only original spare
parts and accessories.
Explanation of the pictograms used
1. WARNING: READ INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE!
2. WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF ANOTHER PERSON!
3. WARNING: KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM THE BLADES!
4. Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wires before
starting any maintenance or repair work
5. Keep a safe distance from the hot surface
6. Use personal protective equipment (safety goggles, hearing
protection)
7. Use protective clothing
8. Keep children away from the tool
9. Protect the device against moisture
10. Recycling
CONSTRUCTION AND APPLICATION
The petrol mower is a device powered by a four-stroke internal
combustion engine, it has a wheel drive system, which makes it easy
to drive on uneven terrain. The petrol lawn mower is used for
mowing lawns in home gardens as well as larger areas planted with
grass, e.g. sports fields and recreational areas. The grass clippings
can be collected in the grass catcher, thrown from the side through
the side discharge opening, or ground. Only use accessories that are
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