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Safety instructions
Do not operate machine before having read the operating instructions, understood all the notes and assembly the machine
as described here. Keep the instructions in a safe place for future use.
Meaning of the symbols
Attention!
Read Instruction manual
before use!
Sharp tines - Beware of
cutting ngers or toes -
Remove spark plug lead
before maintenance.
Attention!
Do not mow where the
lawn is too steep.
Attention!
Switch off engine, remove
key before cleaning and
leaving the mower.
Important!
May only be used with
the protective panel or
collection equipment
tted.
Keep people and pets
away from work area!
Attention!
Actuate accelerator pedal
slowly.
General Information
• The scooter is solely for use in private gardens (not for use in
public parks, sports grounds or agricultural establishments) with a
maximum slope of 10
O
.
• The Scooter must never be driven on public roads!
• Never modify the machine in any way. Do not use your Scooter for
any job except that for which it is intended.
•
Children underthe age of 16 orinexperienced persons are not allo-
wed to operate the machine. Do not allowanybodyto operate the
machine without them being given appropriate instruction and
without having required them to read and understand this manual.
• Keep all children, bystanders and helpers at a safe distance from
the Scooter. If anybody approaches you, stop the engine and
cutting attachment immediately.
• Passengers must not be carried on the Scoooter.
•
Each user should make every effort to obtain professional and prac-
tical instruction focused on:
- attaining the standards of caution and concentration required
for working with a machine with a
- being aware that a machine with a driver’s seat that slides
down brakes.
• The most signicant causes of loss of control when driving are:
- insufcient traction of the wheels;
- driving too fast, and/or turning too abruptly;
- improper use of brake;
-
poor maintenance of brake and transmission pedal linkage;
- the Scooter is unsuited for a task for which it is being used;
-
use on inappropriate ground conditions, especially steep slopes;
- improper hook-up of trailer and uneven distribution of load on
trailer.
Preparatory measures
• Do not wear loose clothing, jewellery, shorts, sandals or go
barefoot.
• Do not attempt to mow any material with the machine other than
grass.
• Inspect the area to be cut before each use. Remove any objects
which could be thrown or become entangled in the mower
mechanism.
WARNING! Petrol is extremely inammable.
- Store petrol in a container approved for fuel use.
- Always add fuel outdoors and where there are no sparks or
ames.
- Donot smoke, or allow others to smoke, near fuel or near the
machine when in use.
- Before starting the engine, ll with unleaded or 4-star petrol.
Use one or the other; do not change.
- Always secure the fuel cap rmly.
- Do not remove fuel cap whilst engine is running orwhilst engine
is warm (the engine having been switched off).Avoid spillage
of petrol when engine is warm.
- If petrol has been spilled,do not attempt to start the engine.
Move the machine awayfrom the area soiled with petrol.Avoid
any attempt to start the ignition until the petrol vapour has
dispersed completely.
- In the event of the fuel cap being damaged, replace imme-
diately.
• Ensure that the Scooter seat is always properly secured.
• Ensure that all parts of the Scooter are secure.
• When xing/exchanging spare parts always follow instructions.
Use only genuine replacement parts as recommended by the
manufacturer.
• The Scooter will not function without either the grass catcher or
the deector-plate in place. The grass catcher should regularly be
checked for wear and tear.
• Replace any defective silencer.
• Four stroke engines must be lled with oil to the “FULL” mark on
dipstick before use.
Check oil level each day before mowing.
Operating Procedures
• Never start or run the machine inside a closed room or building.
Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
• Mow only during daylight or by extremely bright articial light.
• Take care of trafc when working near roads.
• If possible, avoid using the Scooter in wet grass.
• Never use the Scooter with damaged or removed safety features.
Never mow without grass catcher or deector-plate.
• Before starting the enginge, ensure that the gear lever is in the
neutral position and that the drive and blade are disengaged.
The right foot must not be placed on the transmission lever
(right side). The left foot must not be placed on the mower
drive pedal (left side).
• Start the Scooter on a level surface.
• Do not alter the engine speed governor. Driving the Scooter at high
speed increases the risk of having an accident. Do not touch the
engine or the exhaust whilst the engine running or shortly after it
has stopped.
- Touching hot engine parts can cause burns or lead to sudden
steering irregularities which can result in injury.
• Change oil when engine is warm and fuel tank empty and the fuel
ller cap tted.
