1. INTENDED USE This equipment is intended for mowing lawns. It is not suitable for commercial use. Any use other than specifically permitted in this instruction may result in damage or injury. This equipment is intended for use by adults. Children or other people who are unfamiliar with the operating instructions must not operate this equipment.
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Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Stop the blades if the mower is to be tilted during transport when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the mower due to the area to be mowed. ...
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Replace worn and damaged parts for safety. If the fuel tank is to be drained, it must be made outdoors. Special safety instructions In case of lack of knowledge or first use of this product, we recommend that you have a formation/ training with a professional or an experienced person.
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Fuel Handling Use caution when handling fuels. They are flammable and the vapors are explosive. Use only an approved container. Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel while the machine is on. Turn off the unit and allow the engine and exhaust components to cool down before refueling.
Danger! Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting element. Caution – Risk of burn, Stay clear of hot surface. Unplug the spark plug before maintenance and repair. Read the instruction manual. Risk of noise injury. Wear ear protection. Add oil slowly.
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13. Height adjusting lever 4. Inferior handle Clean interface 14. Electric start button 5. Fuel tank cover Rear wheel 15. Battery box 3.2 TECHNICAL DATA Model FTDT4645ES Engine RV145-S Engine Type Air cooled, 4stroke Displacement 144.3cm³ Rated engine power 2.5kW Max engine power 2.9kW...
4. ASSEMBLY 4.1 ASSEMBLY OF THE HANDLE 1) Fix tightly the Inferior handle(4) with bolt and nuts on both side.(Fig.1 &2) 2) Fix the panel on superior handle(3) with bolt and nuts on both side.(Fig.3 &4) 3) Fix the superior handle(3) with bolt and nuts on both side.(Fig.5 & 6) 4) Connected the cables on the hole of self-propelled lever(1) and Engine control lever(2).
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Fig.7 Fig.8 4.2 ASSEMBLY OF GRASS BAG For rear discharge with grass collection.(Fig.13) 1) Pull up the deflector and take out the mulcher guard if there it is(Fig.9) 2) Pull up the deflector and place the grass catcher at its place.(Fig.10,11,12) 3) Keep the side discharge is closed.
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Fig.13 Fig.14 4.3 ASSEMBLY OF SIDE DISCHARGE For grass side discharge function(Fig.20) 1) Take out the grass catcher and put the mulcher guard in place(Fig.15 &16 ), keep the deflector closed. 2) Push the unlock device to open the side discharge cover.(Fig.17) 3) Put the side discharge guiding board at it’s correct place.(Fig.18 &19) Fig.16 Fig.15...
Fig.19 Fig.20 4.4 ASSEMBLY OF MULCHING GUARD For grass mulching function.(Fig.22) Take out the grass catcher and insert the Mulcher Guard in its correct position.(Fig.21) Keep the deflector is closed. Keep the side discharge is closed. Fig.22 Fig.21 5.
CAUTION: Do not use unapproved gasoline, such as E15 and E85. Do not mix the oil with gasoline or modify the engine to operate with alternative fuels. The use of unapproved fuels will damage the engine parts and will void the engine warranty. To protect the fuel system from scale formation, add a fuel stabilizer to the fuel.
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children without adult supervision. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Only use this charger in delivery to charge the battery. ...
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6.3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS One central height adjustment: 7 positions. (Fig.23) Move the handle to change the height setting between 25-75mm. Fig.23 Fig.24 6.4 ENGINE STARTING ELECTRIC STARTING (Fig.24) 1) Insert the lithium battery “A"into the control panel slot. 2) Pull the flameout lever“B”upwards tothe START position 3) Press the one button start “C"...
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STOP THE ENGINE Release the Engine control lever Warning! Blade is in action as soon as engine started. While the machine is working maintain the engine control lever (2) in working position. The engine will stop as soon as you release the engine control bar(2).
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6.7 SECURITY MEASURES General conditions of use. 1. This machine is to be used exclusively for cutting natural grass. Never use the mower for other purposes. Any other utilization can involve danger for your safety and can involve damage to the mower.
- Fill up the tank with a funnel, do the operation outside. Do not smoke. Do not use mobile phone. - Fill up with gasoline and oil before staring the engine. Never open the cap of the fuel tank to add gasoline while the engine is running or still hot.
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To remove the blade, loosen the screw, check the blade bracket, and replace all parts if they are worn or damaged. When reassembling the blade, make sure that the cutting edges are in the same direction as the direction of rotation of the motor. The tightening torque of the blade screw should be 3.7 kg * m/s (37 N.m) and can be checked with a torque wrench.
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WARNING: Vibration from a bent or damaged blade can cause costly damage to the mower. Working with an excessively worn blade wastes fuel and can lead to injury if the blade becomes detached from the machine. Sharpening the blade For best mowing results, have the edges sharpened and the blade balanced at least once a year by a specialist service dealer or agent.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Engine runs roughly Choke in the wrong position. Move choke lever to the RUN position. Dirty air filter. Clean or replace with a new one. Dirty fuel valve. Clean the fuel valve. Engine stops suddenly Low oil level.
32 rue Aristide Bergès - Z.I. du Casque - 31270 Cugnaux - France Tel. +33 (0) 5.34.502.502 Fax: +33 (0) 5.34.502.503 Declares that the machine named below Petrol lawn mower FTDT4645ES Serial number: 20240114681-20240114960 Complies with the following European Directives: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC...
10. 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. The manufacturer agrees to replace parts identifed as defective by the designated distributor.
11. 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.
12. 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 - ZI 31270 Cugnaux - France MADE IN PRC...
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