CONTENTS 1. PROPER USE............................3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................3 3. YOUR PRODUCT..........................7 4. ASSEMBLY.............................8 5. USING FOR THE FIRST TIME......................10 6. OPERATION............................15 7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE....................16 8. STORAGE AND TRANSPORT......................20 9. DISPOSAL............................21 10. TROUBLESHOOT..........................21 11. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY....................23 12.
1. PROPER USE The product is intended for cutting grass areas in private and hobby gardens. The product may not be used for commercial purposes. The product may not be used in potentially explosive environments. The product may not be used in environments in which a fire hazard exists. The product must be operated according to the manufacturer's specifications in the instructions for use.
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Danger of poisoning due to exhaust fumes! Do not start the motor or use the product in • enclosed spaces. Never leave the product unattended with the motor running. • Check the fuel system for leaks or defective parts on a regular basis. •...
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product. Local regulations may specify the minimum age of the user. Never work when persons, especially children and animals, are close by. • Remember that the operator or the user is responsible for accidents involving other persons or • damage to their property. PREPARATORY ACTIONS Always work wearing sturdy shoes and long trousers.
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The throttle valve must be closed when the motor runs on. If the product is fitted with a petrol • valve, this must be closed when work is complete. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Always make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are firmly tightened. This will ensure that the •...
Supplied as standard Field mower Cutting tool guard • • Cutting tool Arm housing • • Instructions for use Linch pin (2 x) • • Sliding block Wheel (2 x) • • Steering • Note: If a part is missing or damaged, please contact the vendor. TECHNICAL DATA Engine Power 3,5kW...
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2) Mounting the arm housing Unscrew the screws (19) with the circlip and the washer on both sides of the product. Place the arm housing (4) onto the product and screw down to the product again with the screws (19).
5) Mounting the cutter WARNING! Risk of injury! Make sure that the cutting tool guard (9a) is installed on the cutter (9) Loosen the self-locking nut (23) with the circlip and the washer from the screw (24) with the washer.
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Set the desired steering height. Tighten the screws (19) with the circlip and washer again. 2) Adjust the sliding block WARNING! Risk of injury! Make sure that the cutting tool guard (9a) is installed on the cutter (9) CAUTION! Product damage! The sliding block (26) must always be correctly adjusted.
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3) Adjusting the cutting height WARNING! Risk of injury! Never set the cutting height too low. The ground sliders (8) must still touch the ground. The cutter (9) could become caught in the ground and cause to product to suddenly come to a halt ...
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6) Coupling handle for cutting tool When the coupling handle (1) is released, the cutting tool (9) must not move; When the coupling handle is pressed, the cutting tool (9) must start to move. The coupling handle (1) can be locked using the latch (2) 7) Filling with fuel DANGER! Risk of injury! Petrol is highly inflammable!
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8) Filling with motor oil CAUTION! Product damage! The product is supplied without motor oil. Make sure it is filled with motor oil before using for the first time. The motor oil must be changed after the first five operating hours. The oil level must be checked and topped up refilled each time before using the motor 1) Switch off the motor.
6. OPERATION Check before starting! WARNING! Risk of injury! The product must only be put into operation if no defects are found. Ensure that any defective parts are replaced before the product is used again CAUTION! Product damage! The product is supplied without motor oil. Make sure it is filled with motor oil before using for the first time.
2) Switching off the motor WARNING! Risk of injury! Always switch off the product when not in use for short periods. Set the throttle (14) to position 3) Mowing WARNING! Risk of injury! Before beginning work, check the terrain and remove all objects that may be flung out by the product.
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Before each use What Check screw connections are tight. Hand-tighten the screw connections using the appropriate tool Check motor oil level Checking the motor oil level Check tyre pressure Air pressure gauge Check cable of the pull-starter for damage Visual inspection Check the blades Visual inspection After each use...
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Dirty oil or two-stroke motor oil reduces the service life of the motor. The motor oil must be changed after the first five operating hours. Use the specified motor oil. Switch off the motor. Disconnect the spark plug. ...
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5) Draining the gearbox oil Switch off the motor. Disconnect the spark plug. Hold a collecting container below the gearbox oil drain plug (37). Unscrew and remove the gearbox oil filling plug (36) and gearbox oil drain plug (37) using a suitable tool.
Switch off the motor. – Pull off the spark plug connector (40). – Unscrew the spark plug (41). – Check the electrode for discoloration. – Standard colour: light brown Check the electrode distance. – Correct distance: 0.7 mm to 0.8 mm Cleaning the spark plug Remove rust from the electrode with a wire brush.
Empty the tank. – Secure the product to stop it slipping and tipping over. – 9. DISPOSAL Disposing of the product CAUTION! Environmental damage, fire hazard! Avoid damage caused by leaking fuel, motor oil or gearbox oil: Remove all operating media before disposing of the product.
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Air filter contaminated? Cleaning/replacing the air filter Spark plug contaminated? Clean the spark plug Motor does not reach Distance from electrode to spark Adjust gap to 0.7 mm to 0.8 the maximum speed. plug too great? Drain tank and fill up with the Incorrect fuel? correct fuel Wrong tension of Bowden cable for...
32 rue Aristide Bergès - Z.I. du Casque - 31270 Cugnaux - France Tel: +33 (0) 5.34.508.508 Fax: +33 (0) 5.34.508.509 Declare that the machine designated below PETROL REAPER FFT200 S/N: 20240516426-20240516475 Conforms to the provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006/42 / EC and the national regulations transposing it;...
1 2 . WARRANTY WARRANTY The manufacturer guarantees the product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of the original purchase. The warranty only applies if the product is for household use. The warranty does not cover breakdowns due to normal wear and tear.
1 3 . PRODUCT FAILURE WHAT TO DO IF MY MACHINE BREAKS DOWN? If you bought your product in a store: a) Empty the fuel tank if your product has one. b) Make sure that your machine is complete with all accessories supplied, and clean! If this is not the case, the repairer will refuse the machine.
14. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: • Start-up and setting up of the product. • Damage resulting from normal wear and tear of the product. • Damage resulting from improper use of the product. • Damage resulting from assembly or start-up not in accordance with the user manual. •...
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BUILDER SAS 32 rue Aristide Bergès - Z.I. du Casque - 31270 Cugnaux - France Made in PRC...
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