SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
8. Mowing on banks and slopes can be dangerous.
Do not mow on
banks
or
steep
slopes.
9. Do not walk backwards when mowing, you could
trip. Walk never run.
10. Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you.
11. Release the Operator Presence control to stop
the engine before pushing the mower across
surfaces other than grass and when transporting
the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.
12. Never operate the lawnmower with damaged
guards or without guards in place.
13. Do not overspeed the engine or alter governor
settings. Excessive speed is dangerous and
shortens lawnmower life.
14. Always start the lawnmower carefully with feet
well away from the blades.
15. Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine,
except if the mower has to be tilted for starting.
In this case, do not tilt more than absolutely
necessary and lift only the part which is away
from the operator. Always ensure that both
hands are in the operating position before
returning the appliance to the ground.
16. Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the
engine is running
17. Spark plug lead may be hot - handle with care.
18. Do not attempt any maintenance on your
lawnmower when the engine is hot.
19. Release the Operator Presence Control, to stop
the engine, and wait until the blade has stopped:
20. Release the Operator
Presence Control, to stop the
engine, wait until the blade has
stopped, disconnect the spark
plug lead and wait until the
engine has cooled:-
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the lawnmower is in safe working condition.
2. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
3. Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt,
spacer and impeller specified for this product.
4. Never store the lawnmower with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes can reach an
open flame or spark.
5. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
6. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, muffler
and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves or
excessive grease.
7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be
done outdoors.
8. Be careful during adjustment of the machine to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between
moving parts and fixed parts of the machine.
Fuel Mixing Instructions
1. Ensure mixing bottle and cap are clean and
standing on a level surface.
2. Add fresh regular grade unleaded petrol up to
the 1 litre mark on the bottle.
3. Add a good quality 2 stroke oil, to the 25 : 1
mark (40 ml of oil) on the bottle.
4. Screw cap on, shake container until petrol and
oil are thoroughly mixed.
5. Clean fuel tank filler cap and fill fuel tank.
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UK ONLY:-
Electrolux Outdoor Products
manufacture a specially designed fuel mixing
bottle. For further information contact your local
Electrolux Outdoor Products Service
Centre/Stockist or contact the Electrolux Outdoor
Products Customer Helpline on 01325 300303
Assembly and Adjustment
Fitting the Lower Handle to the Lawnmower
1. Feed the hook
(A2)
attached to the lower handle
(A1)
halfway through the centre slot of the guide
(A3)
, in the direction indicated by the arrow
(A4)
.
2. Maintaining the hook
(A2)
in the centre slot of
the guide
(A3)
turn the lower handle
(A1)
clockwise through 90
0
to place both legs of the
lower handle in position between the hood
brackets
(A5)
.
3. Insert the pins
(B1)
and secure with the retaining
clips
(B2)
.
Fitting the Upper Handle to the Lower Handle
BEFORE
fitting the upper handle to the lower
handle, stabilize the lower handle by lifting the hook
(D1)
to the 'parking' position
(D2)
.
1. Ensure the Choke Control Lever is on the right
hand side when viewed from the rear.
2. Align the lower and upper handle
(See fig C)
.
Locate the bolts
(C1)
, washers
(C2)
and secure
with the handle knobs
(C3)
.
3. Fit the cables to the handles with the cable ties
provided, making sure the cables are not
trapped between the upper and lower handles.
Handle Position
The handle position can be adjusted using the guide
and hook assembly.
1. Lift hook
(D1)
.
2. Position as required:
(D2)
Parking position
(D3)
Mowing position
- before refuelling
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;
- if you hit an object. Do not use your lawnmower
until you are sure that the entire lawnmower is in
a safe operating condition;
- if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally. Check
immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
- before leaving the mower unattended for any period.
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