Safety Instructions - Wolf Garten 41 BA Instruction Manual

Safety instructions

Meaning of the symbols
Attention!
Read Instruction
manual before
use!
Sharp blades-
Beware of cutting
fingers or toes -
Remove spark
plug lead before
maintenance.
General information
This lawnmower is designed for domestic grass and lawn sur-
faces. Because of the physical risk to the user or to others, the
lawnmower must not be used for other purposes.
Never mow the lawn if others – in particular children and ani-
mals – are in the vicinity.
Only mow the lawn during daylight or with the aid of appropri-
ate artificial light.
Before Mowing
Never mow without wearing sturdy footwear and long trou-
sers: Never mow barefoot or in open sandals.
Attach the baffle provided and/or grass box. Make certain that
it is firmly fitted. Operation without or with damaged protective
equipment is forbidden.
Examine the area on which the machine is to be used and re-
move all objects which are capable of being contacted or
thrown by the mower or its blade.
Check the machine to make certain that all fasteners, bolts &
nuts are tightly fitted; check also for signs of damage or seri-
ous wear.
Observe the installation instructions when replacing parts - if
in doubt always refer to your WOLF Service Centre.
Examine the grass box regularly for wear or damage - replace
as necessary.
Mowers fitted with four-stroke engines must be provided with
engine oil before the first start-up (see „Filling Oil").
Check the oil level before each use.
WARNING - petrol is highly inflammable! Do not smoke. Do
not refuel in any area where there may be a naked flame.
Keep fuel only in purpose-designed containers.
Only refuel outdoors.
Pour in fuel (REGULAR GRADE FUEL) before starting the en-
gine.
Always firmly tighten petrol filler cap.
Do not refuel or remove the tank filler cap while the engine is
running or when the machine is hot.
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Do not attempt to start the engine if gasoline spills out. In-
stead, the machine should be removed from the area where
the petrol was spilled. Any attempt to start the mower should
Keep bystan-
be delayed until the fuel vapours have evaporated.
ders away!
Replace the engine exhaust silencer if defective.
Before use a visual inspection should also be made in order to
determine whether the blade, fasteners and the mower deck
are worn or damaged. In order to avoid damaging vibration
caused by imbalance, worn out or damaged blades and fit-
tings must only be replaced as a set.
For safety reasons the fuel filler cap must be replaced when
damaged.
Check the fuel line connections, air filter fittings, etc. for tight-
ness.
When starting the engine
Only start the engine if your hands and feet are at safe distan-
ce from the mower deck and blade.
Before you start the engine, disengage the drive.
When starting or switching on the engine the lawn mower
must not be tilted, unless the lawn mower must be raised for
the procedure. In this case, you tilt it only so far as is absolu-
tely necessary and only raise the side turned away from the
operator.
Do not let the engine run in closed areas in which dangerous
carbon monoxide may accumulate.
Start the mower on an even surface, not in tall grass.
Do not start the engine if you are standing in front of the
discharge channel.
When Mowing
WARNING, DANGER! Rotating blade!
Do not attempt to touch the blade when it is running.
Observe the safety distance provided by the handlebars and
bail arms.
Only start the engine if your feet are at a safe distance from
the blade.
Make certain that you have a secure foothold, particularly on
slopes. Never run, always walk calmly.
Always mow slopes along the contours, not up and down the
slope.
Particular care is required on slopes as you change direction.
Be particularly careful when you turn the mower and pull it to-
wards you.
Switch off the mower, if you tilt it, run it dry or when transpor-
ting it.
Never use the lawn mower with damaged protection guards,
safety devices or grilles or without the protection devices atta-
ched, e.g. baffle plates and/or grass box.
Do not change the governor adjustment of the engine or att-
empt to adjust it.
The blade must be stopped if the lawn mower is moved off the
lawn.
Before you raise or carry the mower switch off the engine off
and wait until the blade has come to a complete stop.
Adjust the cutting height only with the engine switched off and
with the blade at a standstill.
Never open the protection flap if the engine is still running.
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