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C) DURING USE
1) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes can develop.
2) Mow only in daylight or with good artificial light in good visibility con-
ditions.
3) If possible, avoid mowing wet grass. Avoid working in the rain and when
there is a thunderstorm risk.
4) Make sure you have a steady foothold on slopes.
5) Never run, always walk; do not let the lawnmower pull you.
6) Always mow transversely on slopes and never up and down.
7) Be extremely carefully when changing directions on slopes.
8) Do not mow on land that slopes more than 20°.
9) Be very careful near ravines, ditches or embankments.
10) Be extremely careful when pull the lawnmower toward you.
11) Immobilise the blade if the lawnmower must be inclined for transport,
when moving over surfaces other than grass and when the lawnmower is
transported from or to an area that must be cut.
12) Never operate the lawnmower with damaged guards or without the
grass-catcher or stone-guard.
13) Do not tamper with or disable safety systems.
14) Do not change the engine settings or overspeed the engine.
15) On power-driven models, disengage wheel drive before starting up
the engine.
16) Start up the engine carefully according to the instructions, keeping feet
away from the blade.
17) Do not incline the lawnmower for start up. Start up the machine on a
flat surface without obstacles or high grass.
18) Never place your hands and feet near or under rotating parts. Always
keep away from the discharge opening.
19) Do not start the machine when standing in front of the discharge open-
ing.
20) Do not lift or transport the lawnmower when the engine is running.
21) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable:
– b efore making any adjustments under the cutting deck or before unclog-
ging the chute:
– before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower;
– a fter striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for any damage to
the lawnmower and make the necessary repairs before using it again;
– i f the lawnmower begins to vibrate abnormally (Immediately look for the
cause of the vibrations and take it to a Specialised Centre for necessary
inspections).
22) Stop the engine:
– w henever you leave the lawnmower unattended. Also remove the key on
models with electric start up;
– before refuelling;
– w henever you remove or reattach the grass-catcher;
– b efore adjusting the cutting height.
23) Reduce the throttle setting before stopping the engine. Shut off the
fuel supply when mowing is done, following the instructions in the engine
manual.
24) When mowing, always keep a safe distance from the rotary blades,
given by the length of the handle.
25) WARNING - If something breaks or an accident occurs during mowing,
turn off the engine immediately and move the machine away to prevent fur-
ther damage; if an accident occurs with injuries or third parties are injured,
carry out the first aid measures most suitable for the situation immediately
and contact the medical authorities for any necessary health care. Carefully
remove any debris that might cause damage or harm persons or animals
should it not be seen.
26) WARNING - The level of noise and vibration found in the present
instructions are maximum values of using the machine. The use of a cut-
ting element unbalanced, the excessive speed of movement, the absence
of maintenance have a significant influence in the noise and vibrations.
Accordingly it is necessary to take preventive measures to avoid possible
damage due to high noise and stress from vibration; perform machine
maintenance, wear ear protection, make breaks during the work.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition. Routine maintenance is essential for safety and for
maintaining a high performance level.
2) Do not store the lawnmower with fuel in the tank in an area where fuel
vapours could reach an open flame, a spark or a strong heat source.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing the lawnmower in any enclosure.
4) To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment
and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Never
leave containers with cut grass inside a storage area.
5) Check the stone-guard and grass-catcher frequently for wear or de-
terioration.
6) If the fuel tank has to be emptied, this should be done outdoors once
the engine has cooled down.
7) Wear work gloves for disassembling and reassembling blades.
8) Keep the blade balanced during sharpening. All work on the blade
(disassembly, sharpening, balancing, reassembly and/or replacing) are
demanding jobs that require special skill as well as special tools. For safety
reasons, these jobs are best carried out at a specialized centre.
9) For safety reasons, never use the machine when it has worn or damaged
parts. Parts must be replaced and not repaired. Use original spare parts.
Parts that are not of the same quality can damage the equipment and
impair your safety
E) TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
1) Whenever the machine is to be handled, lifted, transported or tilted
you must:
– w ear sturdy work gloves;
– g rasp the machine at the points that offer a safe grip, taking account of
the weight and its distribution.
– use an appropriate number of people for the weight of the machine and
the characteristics of the vehicle or the place where it must be placed
or collected.
– m ake sure that machine movements do not cause petrol leaks, damage
or injuries.
2) During transport, fasten the machine securely with cables or chains.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For information on the engine and the battery (if supplied), read the
relevant manuals.
1. COMPLETE ASSEMBLY
NOTE - The number which precedes each paragraph links the refer-
ences in the text to the respective illustrations (listed on page 2 and
following pages).
NOTE - The machine can be supplied with some parts already as-
sembled.
WARNING - Unpacking and completing the assembly should be done
on a flat and stable surface, with enough space for moving the ma-
chine and its packaging, always using suitable equipment.
Disposal of the packaging should be done in accordance with the
local regulations in force.
1.1 Handle assembly
Loosen the two lower nuts (1).
Return the lower part of the handle, which is made up of two pre-assembled
elements (2), to the work position and lock into place by means of the nuts
(1) and the lower knobs (3).
Fit the upper part of the handle (4) to the lower ones (2) by means of the
clamps (5), as shown.
The ring nuts (6) on the clamps (5) must be screwd so they keep the top
part (4) firmly fixed, without too much effort required to lock or release them.
Block both campls (5) after adjustment.
Hook the starter cable (7) to the guide spiral (8).
Tighten the nut (9) to secure the spiral 8).
Fit the cable clamp (10) as shown and secure the control cables.
1.2 Grass-catcher assembly
With the plastic part (11) upside-down, fasten the frame (12) to the plastic
part using the screws (13). Insert the frame (12) into the sack (14) and
attach the plastic profile (15) with the help of a screwdriver, as shown in the
drawing. Fit the edge of the cloth (16) right into the groove of the plastic part
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