Hitachi Koki ML140E, Handling Instructions Manual

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Do not mow over obstacles (e.g. branches, roots
of trees)
„ Only remove cuttings when the motor is at a stand-
still.
„
Switch the motor / cutting blades off when an area
other than the area to be mowed is crossed
„ Never lift or carry the unit while the motor is run-
ning.
„
Do not eat or drink while refuelling or adding mo-
tor oil
„ Do not breathe in fuel vapours
„
Guide the unit at walking speed
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Before use, make sure the seat of nuts, screws,
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Close the throttle valve* when running out the mo-
tor. If the motor has a fuel stopcock, it should be
closed after mowing
„ Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
„
When operation is prolonged, take a break from
time to time so that you may avoid possible Hand-
Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) which is caused
by vibration.
„
Never modify the unit/machine in any way. Do not
use your unit/ machine for any job except that for
which it is intended.
„
For respiratory protection, wear an aerosol protec-
tion mask when cutting the grass after insecticide
is scattered.
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ditches or dykes, there is an increased risk of ac-
cidents!
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wer equipment.
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Use only genuine Hitachi replacement parts as re-
commended by the manufacturer.
„ If you are using any medical electric/electronic de-
vices such as a pacemaker, consult your physician
as well as the device manufacturer prior to opera-
ting any power equipment.
„
Never tilt mower with petrol in the tank to avoid fuel
leakage.
„ About tank cap, be opened slowly.
„ In order to remove static electricity from the main
body, the fuel can and the operator, please touch
the ground that is slightly damp.
„
If situations occur which are not covered in this ma-
nual, take care and use common sense.
„
The motor should be switched off when moving
over areas that should not be mowed. Examples:
pebbles, rocks, gravel, asphalt, etc.
„ To avoid damage and/or injuries when transporting
by vehicle or on a trailer, the lawnmower must be
correctly tied down and the lawnmower petrol tank
emptied.
Assembly
Follow the accompanying assembly instructions.
Caution!
The equipment can be used only after complete
assembly.
Fuelling
Fill the lawnmower with fuel before the initial startup.
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Always observe the operating instructions sup-
plied by the motor manufacturer.
Operating fluids
Petrol Motor oil
Grade
Regular petrol /
unleaded Refer to the motor
manufacturer's
instructions
Filling
capacity
Refer to the motor
manufacturer's
instructions about 0.44 l
Safety
Warning!
Never leave a motor running in an enclosed
space. Toxic hazard!
„ Store petrol and oil in suitable containers
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