AL-KO BM 660 III, Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions

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Safety instructions
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Switch off the blade drive when moving outs-
ide the mowing area.
Do not place your hands and feet close to any
rotating parts.
Only control the machine using the handle-
bar. This ensures the necessary safety cle-
arance.
Always ensure stability when working.
Keep exhaust and engine clean.
CAUTION!
Danger of fire!
Remove flammable objects from the ex-
haust and the cylinder area.
If working on slopes:
Never work on a smooth and slippery
slope.
Always make sure you are positioned se-
curely.
Always work across the slope, never up-
ward or downward.
Do not work on slopes with a more than
10° gradient!
Take particular care when turning!
Do not leave the appliance unsupervised.
Before leaving the equipment unattended:
Turn the engine off
Wait for the cutting unit to stop
Remove the spark plug connector
Do not change the engine governor settings.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
SCYTHE ATTACHMENT
Some of the blades on the scythe attachment are
exposed. These represent a significant risk of in-
jury in case of lack of care during handling.
Always put on the guard bar for the scythe attach-
ment under the following circumstances:
Installing the scythe attachment on the mo-
wer
Cleaning the machine
Transport and storage of the mower
Assembly work on the scythe attachment
Renewing damaged guard bars
FUEL AND OPERATING FLUIDS
WARNING!
Fire danger! Petrol is highly flammable!
Store petrol in designated containers only.
Only refuel in open air.
Never smoke while refilling!
Use a funnel or a filler pipe when refuelling so
that no fuel is spilled on the engine, the deck
or the ground.
Do not open the tank cap while the engine is
running or if the machine is hot.
Replace a damaged petrol tank and/or tank
cap.
Renew exhaust silencers if damaged.
If petrol has been spilt:
Do not start the engine
Do not start the equipment
Clean the equipment.
CAUTION!
Danger of burns!
Running engines generate heat. Parts of
the engine, especially the exhaust, get
extremely hot.
WARNING!
Never leave an engine running in an en-
closed space. Toxic hazard!
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION!
The machine must not be put in opera-
tion before it has been assembled com-
pletely.
Assemble this mower in accordance with the se-
parately enclosed assembly manual.
STARTUP
Initial commissioning
ADVICE
Numbers in italics, e.g. (2-1) , refer to the
figures.
WARNING!
Petrol engine: Fill with oil and petrol be-
fore taking into operation for the first
time!