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48cm Petrol Push Lawnmower Original Operating Instructions POWERFUL 158CC BRIGGS & STRATTON 500 SERIES PETROL ENGINE Ideal for medium to large gardens ADJUSTABLE AND FOLDING HANDLE Allows for handle to be adjusted for comfort and easy storage 48CM METAL DECK For improved durability and long life 5 CENTRALLY ADJUSTED CUTTING HEIGHTS...
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Impor Contents When must b Please and sa manu availa to any 3. Safety Guide instruc canno accid 04. Product Diagrams these 1. Sa 1 0 . Technical Data hand 12. Assembly Note 1. R ea 8. Declaration of Conformity of th 2. N ev 19. Product Guarantee not 3. N ev - es in m Packaging...
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Preliminary measures Important! When using the equipment, safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. 1. A lways wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long Please read the complete operating instructions trousers when mowing. Never mow barefoot or and safety regulations with due care. Keep this in sandals. manual in a safe place, so that the information is 2. C heck the grounds on which the machine will available at all times. If you give the equipment be used and remove all objects that could be to any other person, hand over these operating caught up and violently flung out of the chute. instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or 3. W arning: Petrol is highly flammable! Therefore: accidents which arise due to a failure to follow - Only store petrol in containers designed to these instructions and the safety instructions. hold petroleum-based liquids. - Only refuel out in the open and do not smoke during the refueling process. 1. Safety instructions - Always refuel the lawn mower before starting hand-operated lawn mowers the engine. Always ensure that the fuel tank cap is closed when the engine is running and Note when the mower is hot; also do not refuel.
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Handling 16. N ever put your hands or feet near or under Main any rotating parts. Keep clear of the chute opening at all times. 1. D o not let the combustion engine run in 1. M a enclosed areas, as dangerous carbon tigh 17. N ever lift or carry a lawn mower with the monoxide gas can build up. safe engine running. 2. O nly mow in broad daylight or in well-lit 2. Nev 18. S witch off the engine and pull the spark conditions. Avoid using the machine on wet plug boot: grass as far as possible. - before you dislodge any blockages or clogs flam in the chute. 3. Always maintain good footing on inclines. - before carrying out any checks, cleaning, 3. A llo 4. Only operate the machine at a walking pace.
Maintenance and storage 2. Layout (Fig. 1+2) der 1. M ake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are 1. Engine start/stop lever – engine brake tightened securely and that the machine is in 2. Top push bar safe working condition. 3. Choke lever 2. Never store the mower (with petrol in the 4. Starter cable tank) inside a building in which petrol fumes could come into contact with open clogs 5. Lower push bar flames or sparks.
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Asse 3. Proper operation 4. Technical data 1. Tak The petrol lawn mower is intended for private use Note: The enclosed manual from Briggs & of the i.e. for use in home and gardening environments. Stratton provides detailed technical data prese on the engine! Private use of the lawn mower refers an annual 2. Affi operating time generally not exceeding that of Engine type: the m 50 hours, during which time the machine is Single cylinder four-stroke engine, 158 ccm workin primarily used to maintain small-scale, residential Working speed: 2800 min availa lawns and home/hobby gardens. Public facilities, Fuel: standard petrol can b...
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Assembly - Pull the adjustor lever out and select the desired cutting height. The lever snaps into the desired position. 1. Take the mower and attachment parts out & of the packaging and check that all parts are present (Fig. 2). 6. Operation 2. Affix the lower push bar (Fig. 3a/Item 5) to the mower housing and set the desired ccm Note: For detailed information on the engine working height. 3 different working heights are & oil, refer to the enclosed manual from min available. Each peg on the lower push bar Briggs & Stratton. petrol can be inserted into a hole situated directly Important. The engine does not come with oil in opposite to it, on the mower housing, for mm) it. Therefore, be sure to add oil before starting the example A-A (Fig. 3). The lower push bar must 0 mm engine. The oil level in the engine must be be equally adjusted on both sides. Now affix checked each time before mowing (see the dB(A) the cover (Fig. 3a/Item 20) and attach the Briggs & Stratton manual). You will also need to fill push bar (5) using the square head screws (14) dB(A) the fuel tank with petrol, as this is also not supplied and the star knobs (17) as shown in Figure 3a. upon delivery. 3. Fasten the top push bar to the bottom push In order to avoid any unintentional start-ups of the 1 m/s bar using a lever cam screw (Fig. 3b/Item 15) lawn mower, it comes equipped with an engine...
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2. Speed lever (Fig. 6): Move this lever in order to Mulching 8. It ca increase or decrease the engine speed. In the mulching mode the cuttings are shredded is wet. (Tortoise = Slow / Hare = = Fast). in the enclosed mower housing and then spread when back onto the lawn. It is not necessary to gather 9. Adv 3. Caution: The blade begins to rotate as soon and dispose of the grass. from t as the engine is started. Important: Mulching is only possible if the lawn is Important: Before you start the engine, move the 10. Ne relatively short. Optimum results can be achieved motor brake several times to be sure that the stop 11. Re only with a mulching blade (available as an cable is properly working. Note: The engine is before accessory). factory set to a speed that is optimal for cutting To use the mulching function, remove the grass 6.2 Tip and blowing grass into the collection bag and is collection bag, slide the mulching adaptor into designed to provide many years of use. Impor the ejector opening (Fig. 5d/Item 19) and close grass c 4. Check the oil level. the ejector opening. empti 5. Fill the tank with petrol when it is empty, using a Side ejector...
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of the grass. If the lawn has grown quite a bit, 8. It can be dangerous to mow the grass when it dded is wet. Try to ensure that you only mow the grass mow over it several times so that no more than 4 pread when it is dry. cm of grass are cut at one time. ther Switch off the engine before inspecting the 9. Advise children and others to keep well away from the lawn mower. blade. Keep in mind that the blade continues wn is to rotate for a few seconds after the engine 10. Never mow the grass in poor visibility. eved has been switched off. Never attempt to 11. Remove all loose objects from the lawn manually stop the blade. before you start mowing the grass. Regularly check to see if the blade is securely rass 6.2 Tips for proper mowing attached, is in good condition and is sharp. If the nto contrary is the case, sharpen the blade or Important! Never open the chute flap when the ose replace it. In the event that the blade strikes an grass collection bag has been detached (to be object, immediately switch off the lawn mower emptied) and the engine is still running. The and wait for the blade to come to a complete rotating blade can cause serious injuries! / Item stop. Then inspect the condition of the blade and Always carefully fasten the chute flap and the...
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3. Check all the screws and nuts once more 9. When mowing over thick, high grass, select the than 9 highest cutting level and mow at a slower speed. before you start to use the lawn mower again. and g Before you remove any grass or blockages of any Tighten any loose screws. grass a kind, switch off the engine and pull the plug boot. mowin 4. Also be sure to empty the grass collection bag. canal 10. Never remove any safety-related parts. 5. Pull the spark plug boot to prevent remov 11. Never fill the engine with petrol when it is hot or unauthorized use. mowe is running. clean 6. Ensure that you do not park the mower next to clean 6.4 Emptying the collection bag any source of danger. Petrol fumes can lead to petrole explosions. As soon as grass clippings start to trail the lawn 7.2 M mower, it is time to empty the collection bag. 7. Only original parts or parts approved by the Important! Before taking off the grass collection manufacturer may be used for repairs (see c). 7.2.1 bag, switch off the engine and wait until the 8. If the lawn mower is not going to be used for These blade has come to a stop.
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than 90 degrees. The simplest time to remove dirt Oil the cables at regular intervals and check that in. and grass is directly after mowing. Dried residual they move easily. grass and dirt could cause damage to the 7.2.4 Repairs mowing operation. Make sure the grass ejector bag. After any repair or maintenance work, check that canal is free from residual pieces of grass and all safety-related parts are in place and in proper remove these if necessary. Never clean the working order. mower with a direct jet of water or a high pressure All parts which may cause injury must be kept cleaner. The motor must stay dry. Aggressive ext to where they are inaccessible to children or others. cleaning agents such as cold cleaning solvent or d to Important: In accordance with product liability petroleum ether must not be used. legislation we are not liable for any damages 7.2 Maintenance caused by improper repairs or the use of spare 7.2.1 Wheel axles and wheel hubs parts that are not original spare parts or parts approved by us. In addition, we are also not liable for These should be lightly greased once a season. for any damages arising from improper repairs. using To do so, remove the wheel caps with a Such work should be performed by a customer...
9. Faults and remedies for faults Note 6. Remove the start tension cable from the hook (Fig. 3c). Slacken the wing nuts and fold down the upper push bar. Caution: Always switch off the engine and pull the ignition cable before starting any inspection or 7. Wedge a few layers of corrugated cardboard adjustment work. between the upper and lower push bars and the engine in order to prevent any chafing. Caution: If, after making an adjustment or repair to the engine, you let it run for a few minutes, 7.5 Ordering replacement parts remember that the exhaust and other parts will Please quote the following data when ordering get hot. Thus, do not touch parts that emanate replacement parts: heat, as these may burn you. • Type of machine HQ-PM48 B&S Important. If problems arise in connection with the engine, please refer to the enclosed manual • Article number of the machine 34.007.62 from Briggs & Stratton. • Identification number of the machine 11010 • Replacement part number of the part required 8. Disposal and recycling The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent its being damaged in transit. This packaging is raw material and can therefore be reused or can...
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Notes pull tion or epair will ate with anual Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244...
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Declaration of conformity This pr defec or rep purch The gu - Th - Th - It m - Th - Sp - Th - Th Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244...
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PRODUCT GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of This product is guaranteed for twenty four months from the date of original purchase. Any defects that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship will either be replaced, refunded or repaired free of charge where possible during this period by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit. The guarantee is subject to the following provisions: - The guarantee does not cover accidental damage, misuse, cabinet parts, knobs or consumable items. - The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual. - It must be used solely for domestic purpose. - The guarantee will be rendered invalided if the product is re-sold or has been damaged by inexpert repair. - Specifications are subject to change without notice. - The manufacture disclaims any liability for the incidental or consequential damages. - The guarantee is in addition to, and does not diminish your statutory or legal rights. Guarantor: Home Retail Group AVEBURY MILTON KEYNES, MK9 2NW For technical support and assistance or requests for spare parts and accessories please contact 0151 649 1500 between the following hours: Mon - Thursday 8.45am - 5.00pm Friday 8.45am - 3.15pm Helpline No.
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AFTER SALES SUPPORT UK / IRELAND HELPLINE NO 0151 6491500 REP . IRELAND HELPLINE NO 1890 946244 WEB SUPPORT www.einhell-uk.co.uk MODEL NUMBER: HQ-PM48 B&S HOMEBASE ARTICLE NUMBER: 329467...
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