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7• oPErATIng InSTruCTIonS
ADjUsTIng The CUTTIng heIghT
(PICTURe 3 PAge 8)
Proceed only after engine has been switched off and blade
has come to a complete standstill.
• hold the adjustment lever firmly, tighten the lever to ensure
unlocking, swing the lever towards the required position (5
positions available), then slacken the action on the lever to allow
the locking of the lever (picture 3 page 8).
On normal use the 4 wheels must be adjusted to the same
height. however, the separate adjustment of each wheel
makes it possible to adapt the cut to a possible unevenness,
for example between the grass and an alley downwards,
while preserving a perfectly horizontal shearing.
sTARTIng AnD sToPPIng The
blADe
blADe bRAKe ClUTCh
• This safety device controls the blade rotation of your self brush-
cutter mower. The machine drive can also be used apart from blade
rotation, specially when taking the machine outside the cutting area.
Use
Before you engage the blade, make sure that the engine is
warm enough and that it’s running at the maximum run.
• Place behind the handlebar in working position and maintain your
feet away from the cutting blade.
• Press the upper safety red lever against to the handlebar.
• Push the button and move the blade clutch control lever forward to
engage the blade. The blade will remain engaged after the control
lever has been released as long as the safety lever is kept pressed
against the handlebar.
Don’t engage the blade when it’s in contact with long
noncut grass as it could cause difficulties to start.
blADe sToP
• release the safety lever to stop blade rotation. The blade will be
automatically braked and stopped within 3 seconds.
Release the safety lever to check if the blade stops
immediately.
dRiVE spEEd adjusTmEnT
• Select the position 1 for a slow speed and a superior position
(position 2 or 3) for a high speed. If the conditions of use
allow it: dry grass, neither too high nor too dense, flat ground
or displacement of the mower with the blade stopped. It’s the
observation of your lawn which will guide you, choosing the
optimal speed.
sPeeD ADjUsTMenT
• Select your speed and lock it in the position (1, 2 or 3).
loCKIng The DIffeRenTIAl
The differential can be locked to prevent the driving wheels from
spinning and gain driving force on sloping ground or wet grass.
• Set the differential lock control lever to position [1].
• Bring the differential lock control lever back to position [0] to return
to the active differential configuration and gain in handling capability.
sTARTIng AnD sToPPIng
fORwaRd dRiVE
dRiVE COnTROL
To move
• Act on the control lever. The speed is at maximum when the control
lever is closed to the handlebar.
• To [SToP] position, release the lever.
go reverse
• To go reverse, release the control lever and bring the speed selector
in position 1, press the speed selector to unlock the thrust and pull
it back. The drive is maximum when the control lever is applied
against the handlebar.
• To stop, release the speed lever. It will lock automatically in the
first position. You can then directly go forward by actionning the
control lever.
Be particularly careful when you use the reverse gear:
Disengage the blade, and do not let yourself be surprised by
the machines movement.
Displacement of the lawnmower engine stopped
• Turn the control valve of by-pass to put it on open position [0] .
• Do not forget to switch the valve off (position [1]), to be able to use
the transmission of the lawnmower.
CUTTIng – PRéCAUTIons foR Use
on sloPes
MoWIng
• Place the throttle control lever on [MAXI] position.
• Engage the blade (double safety control).
• Engage the drive control lever.
never touch the blade when it is rotating. Take special
care when changing directions on slopes. never mow up
or down the slope, always mow across (picture 1 page 8).
Always keep a safety distance.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before
removing any jams, under the deck.
• If you can not stop the engine with the main control, turn off the
petrol cock (this will stop the engine to within 3 minutes).
