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Introduction .............................................................................................................. 2
2 Explanatio n of the ra ting plate af fixed to the machine ....................................... 2
3 Explanatio n of the pic tograms ............................................................................... 2
4 Explanatio n of the sy mbols .................................................................................... 3
5 Proper use ................................................................................................................ 3
6 General Safety Guidelines for the hand -held rotary lawnmower (pet rol) ......... 3
General safety instructions ........................................................................................ 3
Preparatory measures ............................................................................................... 4
Handling ..................................................................................................................... 4
Maintenance and storage .......................................................................................... 5
7 Description of components .................................................................................... 6
8 Preparation ............................................................................................................... 6
Raise the handlebar (Illustration A1 + B 1 + V4 + E1 ) ....................................... 7
Handle starter assembly (Illustration L1 ) ................................................................. 7
Attaching the g rass collector to the mower (Il lustration R1 + S1 ) ......................... 7
Adjusting the cutting he ight (Illustra tion I ) ............................................................... 7
Fitting the charged starter battery (only for electro-st art) (Illustration V1 + U1 ) .. 7
9 Before using the la wnmower for th e first time ..................................................... 7
Charging the starter b attery (only fo r electro -start) ................................................... 7
Charger (Illustra tion R4 ) .......................................................................................... 8
Charging in assemb led state (Illustra tion X1 ) ......................................................... 8
Charging the battery in d isassembled state (Illustra tion W1 ) ................................. 8
Filling with oil (Illustration Y1 ) .................................................................................. 8
Filling with fuel ........................................................................................................... 8
10 Starting the engine .................................................................................................. 8
Manual start without electro-start (Illustra tion D + E ) ............................................ 8
Electro-start models (Illustration D + P4 + E ) ...................................................... 8
11 Switching off the engin e (Illustratio n F + P4 ) ................................................... 8
12 Emergency stopping ............................................................................................... 8
13 Movement drive ....................................................................................................... 9
Operating the rear wheel drive (only with selective engine drive) (Illustration G ) .. 9
Speed adjustment (only for VARIO drive) (Illustration H ) ....................................... 9
14 Grass collector ........................................................................................................ 9
Operation with g rass co llector ................................................................................... 9
Turbo signal (shows when the grass collector is full) (Illust ration J + K ) ............. 9
Emptying the g rass collec tor (Illustra tion L ) ............................................................ 9
Operation without grass collector .............................................................................. 9
15 Mowing ..................................................................................................................... 9
Mowing on slopes ...................................................................................................... 9
Checking the oil level ................................................................................................. 9
Checking operating safety ......................................................................................... 9
Time restrict ions ...................................................................................................... 10
Tips on c aring for yo ur lawn .................................................................................... 10
Mowing (Illustratio n M ) .......................................................................................... 10
Mulching .................................................................................................................. 10
Converting the machine to rear ejection (Il lustration U2 + S1 ) ........................... 10
16 Service intervals .................................................................................................... 10
17 Care and servicing of yo ur lawnmower .............................................................. 10
Cleaning (Illustration O ) ......................................................................................... 10
Storage .................................................................................................................... 10
Collapsing the handle (Illustration A1 ) .................................................................. 10
Transporting and securing the equipment ............................................................... 11
Maintenance of the blade ........................................................................................ 11
Sharpening and balancing the blade (Illustration Q ) ............................................. 11
Replacing the blade ................................................................................................. 11
Servicing the front wheels ....................................................................................... 11
Servicing the rear wheel drive (Illustration R ) ....................................................... 11
Servicing th e drive ................................................................................................... 11
Changing the drive V-belt ........................................................................................ 11
Recharging the starter b attery (onl y for elec tro-start) ............................................. 1 1
18 Servicing the engin e ............................................................................................. 1 1
Oil change ................................................................................................................ 12
Cleaning and replacing the air filter (Illustration W ) .............................................. 12
Checking the spark plug (Illustration Y ) ................................................................ 12
Correct winter storage of the engine (or when not used for a long period of time) 12
19 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 13
20 Technical data ........................................................................................................ 13
Engine ...................................................................................................................... 13
Mower ...................................................................................................................... 14
Sound power level ................................................................................................... 14
Sound pressure level ............................................................................................... 14
Vibrations ................................................................................................................. 14
21 Original spare part s ............................................................................................... 14
Declaration of Conformity ................................. see the back, after the last language