Initial operation of
appliance
CAUTION
-
Carefully inspect the
complete area on which
the appliance is to be
used and remove any
stones, sticks, wires,
bones and other foreign
objects.
-
Start the engine in
accordance with the
instructions.
-
Be particularly careful
when turning the mower
around or pulling it
towards you.
Risk of injury!
-
Never put hands or feet on
or underneath rotating
parts.
Always wear robust shoes
with high-grip soles and
long trousers when
mowing. Never mow
barefoot or in sandals.
-
Never mow in the vicinity
of other persons,
particularly children, or
animals.
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Starting the engine
NOTE
The engine is equipped with
a fixed throttle adjustment
and always operates at the
optimum working speed
(Ready-Start auto-choke).
Manual adjustment is not
necessary.
Do not start the engine in
high grass or when the
mower is set to the lowest
cutting height, as this
makes starting difficult.
Step one:
Press
L= motorstop lever to the
handlebar and hold.
Step two:
Pull out the
B= starter cable slowly to
the point of resistance
and then pull sharply to
arm's length.
•
Slowly release the cable
so that it can gradually
be rolled up by the
starter.
Repeat as necessary
until the engine starts.
Stopping the engine
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Notes on stopping the
engine
Release the
L= motorstop lever. The
engine and blade come
to a standstill following a
brief run-down time.
Switching the wheel
drive on and off
Switching the wheel drive on
and off is described below.
NOTE
The wheel drive functions
only when the engine is
running.
CAUTION
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Risk of injury!
Before switching on the
wheel drive, ensure that
nothing is in front of the
appliance (persons,
animals, objects etc.).
Before activating the wheel
drive, the operator must
adopt a stable working
position behind the
appliance.
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Switching on the wheel
drive
1
:
Pull
K= wheel drive lever to the
handlebar and hold.
The wheel drive
engages.
Drive speed:
Switching off the wheel
drive
2
:
Release the
K= wheel drive lever.
The wheel drive of the
appliance is disengaged.
3.5 km/h
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