Hitachi ML190EA, Handling Instructions Manual

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Maintenance and care
Caution - Risk of injury!
ƒ Before carrying our any care or maintenance
work, always switch off the motor and pull out
the spark plug connector.
ƒ The motor may continue running. After switching
off, make sure the motor has stopped turning.
ƒ Always wear working gloves when carrying out
maintenance or repair work.
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The unit must be in a safe working condition
„ Allow the motor to cool off before the machine is
shut down
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Regularly check the grass catcher system for cor-
rect function and wear.
„ Cleaning the unit after every use
„ Do not hose down the unit with water
Water ingress can lead to malfunctions (ignition
system, carburettor)
„ Regularly check the cutter blade for damage
„ Always replace defective silencers
Tilting the lawnmower
Depending on the motor manufacturer:
„ the spark plug must be facing upward (
15
)
Follow the operating instructions of the motor
manufacturer!
Resharpening/replacing the mower blade
„ Blunt or damaged blades should be
resharpened / replaced only at a service point or by
an authorised specialist
„ Resharpened blades must be rebalanced
Caution!
Blades that have not been rebalanced can cause
serious vibrations, and may result in damage to
the lawnmower.
Care of the motor
Changing the motor oil
1. Have a suitable container ready to collect the used
oil.
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opening.
Dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is
compatible with the environment!
We recommend to collect the used oil in a closed
container and to deliver it to a suitable recycling
or service station.
Used oil should not be
ƒ disposed of with domestic rubbish
ƒ poured into the sewage system or drains
ƒ poured out onto the ground
Changing the air filter
„ Follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the
motor.
Changing the spark plug
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Follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the
motor.
Wheel drive
Adjusting the Bowden cable
If the wheel drive can no longer be switched on or off
while the motor- is running, the related Bowden cable
needs to be adjusted.
Caution!
Adjust the Bowden cable only when the motor is
switched off.
1. Turn the adjuster on the Bowden cable in the
direction of the arrow (
16
).
2. To test the cable setting, switch on the motor and
switch on the wheel drive.
3. If the wheel drive is still not working, the lawnmower
must be taken to a service point or an authorised
specialist.