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ONGRATULATIONS
You are now the proud owner of an Etesia mower!
This extremely reliable and tough machine has been specially
designed to give many years of service.
In order to prolong the life of your mower and keep it in excellent
working order, read this manual carefully and always follow the
safety recommendations 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.
BEFORE USING YOUR MOWER
• Prior to use, check that safety labels are present on the mower as
indicated in the manual.
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 mowing each time, ensure that the cutting blade is in good
condition and tight and that the handlebar is locked.
• Loose clothing and short trousers should not be worn when using
the mower. Always wear stout and closed shoes. Never use the
mower barefoot or wearing sandals. Wear ear defenders.
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.
• This mower is not intended to be used by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities,
or by people lacking experience or knowledge, unless
they are under supervision or have received instruction
beforehand as to how to use the mower from a person
responsible for their safety. Keep children away from 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 must have its collection bag and/or its safety shield/
deflector. Frequently check that the collection bag shows no
signs of wear or deterioration. Never use the mower if the
protection is 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 grass box 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 power cable 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.
• Whenever possible, do not mow wet grass.
• 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. Mow perpendicularly with respect to the slope, never
up or down it.
• It should not be used on slopes that are too steep.
• Never run, but move forward slowly, taking care with your steps,
particularly on a slope.
• Be very careful if you reverse the mower or pull it back towards
yourself.
• Never leave the engine running unsupervised.
• Stop the engine for any maintenance on the mower.
• The drive and blade clutch levers never have to be locked in
working position.
• If the mower has to be lifted or transported, stop the engine and
disconnect the power cable.
• If you drive the mower out of the lawn, stop the engine or the blade.
• 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 recommended to
use ramps or to ask help for the loading operation.