Scheppach MS150-42E SE Original Bedienungsanleitung Seite 40

• Models with electric start switch: Hold the engine
stop lever (3) against the handle (1). Press the elec-
trical starter. The engine starts.
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 handle 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 normal.
When operating
• Keep battery charger dry. Avoid exposing battery
pack to rain or wet conditions.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not allow
water to flow into AC plug.
• Do not short circuit; never place any object into the
battery contacts.
m CAUTION!
• Never allow the starter cord to snap back.
• Note: In cold weather, it may be necessary to repeat
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.
• Remove the battery pack. The battery pack may rep-
resent equipment key in some instances.
Before mowing
Important information
• Make sure that you are properly dressed when mow-
ing. 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.
40 | GB
• 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 en-
gine 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.
• 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.(Like stones, toys, sticks and
wires etc.)
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.
www.scheppach.com