Your Safety And That Of Others - Etesia PBE User Manual

c
oNgratulatioNs
you have just bought an etesia lawnmower.
this amazingly strong and reliable lawnmower has been designed to
last.
in order to increase its lifetime and ensure best operation, please read
this instruction booklet very carefully and make sure you follow the
safety and maintenance instructions.
store this booklet in a safe place for any later need.
this mower is only done to mow lawn. any use out of lawn is to
avoid.
etesia has a policy of continuously improving the quality of its
products, therefore your lawnmower might show slight differences
compared with the description in the present booklet. your etesia
dealer is in possession of the most recent technical specifications. do
not hesitate to contact him.
1• your saFety aNd that oF others
• always follow these instructions when using your mower.
• children under the age of 16 years, and people not familiar with the
mower must not be allowed to use the machine.
• Never let a person who has not read the instruction booklet take
charge of the mower.
• Never drive your mower too close to embankments or ditches, on
soft ground, or where there is a risk of overturning.
• Never operate the machine when feeling tired or unwell, or after
consuming alcohol or taking medicine.
• the user is responsible for ensuring the safety of others within the
area where the mower is being used. Whilst mowing, take care to
avoid injury to others caused by flying stones and other objects.
• Keep a safe distance from people and animals when the engine is
running. do not start the machine if there are any around you.
• Never remove warning labels or safety instructions.
• the mower has to be always equiped with its safety shield /
deflector and safety rubber flap. Never use the mower if the guards
are defective.
• Never place hands or feet under the cutter housing.
• Keep your hands and your legs clear of rotating or moving parts.
always keep clear of the ejection opening.
• Before removing the grassbox or change the cutting height stop the
engine or the blade rotation.
• avoid obstacles such as mole hills, concrete pedestals, tree stumps
and edging, which cannot be cut by the blade and which could
damage the cutting mechanism specially the blade. after striking a
foreign object or if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally stop the
motor, disconnect the spark plug cover and inspect the mower for
any damage. have any repairs made before restarting and using the
mower.
• change absolutely the blade after any shock.
• operate the mower only in broad daylight or with good artificial
lighting.
• respect the minimum safety distance given by the handlebars.
When using the mower on slopes, it is necessary to be
particularly careful and to exercise a great deal of caution when
changing direction.
• Never run, but move forward slowly, taking care with your steps,
particularly on a slope.
• it should not be used on slopes that are too steep. Work according
to the picture 6.
warning :
• NeVer alloW the eNgiNe to ruN iN
coNFiNed areas.

BEforE USing yoUr MowEr
• prior to use, check that safety labels are present on the mower as
indicated in the manual. read these labels carefully.
if any safety labels are missing, inform your dealer immediately.
• the mower is required by law to carry them.
• Before using your mower, make sure that you are completely
familiar with the controls and operating instructions so that you are
able to stop the machine quickly.
• Before mowing, always clear the lawn of stones, pieces of wood or
metal, wire, bones, plastic, branches and other debris liable to be
thrown out by the mower. low branches liable to cause injury to the
user should also be removed.
• Before using the mower, always check the condition and
adjustment of the blade.
• Never wear baggy clothes when mowing. always wear closed,
sturdy non-slip shoes. you should also wear long trousers.
eXhaust gases coNtaiN carBoN moNoXide, Which
is odourless aNd caN Kill.
• always remove the ignition key when leaving the mower
unattended, even momentarily.
• stop the engine for any maintenance on the mower.
• turn off the motor before filling with petrol and also whenever the
mower is to be left unattended.
• the forward control lever is a maintained action device: never lock
it closed.
• if you have to pull the mower back towards yourself, be very careful.
• if the mower has to be lifted or transported, stop the engine and
remove the spark plug cap.
• if you drive the mower out of the lawn, stop the engine or the blade.
• Be sure also to comply with any legal requirements relating to the
use of machines with thermal engines.
• these precautions are indispensable for your safety. the
recommendations given are not exhaustive however. use your
mower judiciously at all times.
• By loading and unloading of the machine it is recommanded to use
ramps or to ask help for the loading operation.
MainTEnancE anD SToragE
• always maintain the machine and accessories in perfect working
condition.
• replace worn or damaged parts for greater safety.
• cleaning or servicing the mower should not be started before
having stopped the engine and disconnected the spark plug.
• it is highly unadvisable to use a high pressure cleaner which could
damage some of the parts.
• always use petrol that you have bought recently. old petrol leave
gum deposits in the carburettor, causes leaks and makes starting the
engine difficult.
only buy the amount of fuel you need for on month's use and keep
it in a clean jerrican set aside for this purpose.
warning:
• fuel is highly flammable.
nEVEr STorE, PoUr or USE PETrol nEar a
•
naKED flaME
or near devices such as stoves, water-heaters
with pilot lights or any other device liable to produce sparks.
• always fill the fuel tank in the open and do not smoke during this
operation.
• add fuel before starting the engine.
• Never remove the fuel cap whilst the engine is running or hot.
allow the engine to cool for few minutes before filling.