McCulloch M46-120RE CLASSIC, Operator'S Manual

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Contents
Introduction...................................................................7
Safety............................................................................. 8
Assembly.....................................................................10
Operation.....................................................................11
Maintenance................................................................ 12
Transportation, storage and disposal...................... 15
Technical data.............................................................15
EC Declaration of Conformity....................................18
Introduction
Product description
The product is a pedestrian-controlled rotary lawn
mower. The grass is collected in a grass catcher.
Remove the grass catcher to get rear discharge of the
grass. Attach a mulch kit to cut the grass into fertilizer.
Intended use
Use the product to cut grass in private gardens. Do not
use the product for other tasks.
Product overview
(Fig. 1)
1. Drive bail
2. Handlebar
3. Engine brake handle
4. Electrical starter button (M46-120RE CLASSIC,
M53-174WRE CLASSIC, M53-174ARE CLASSIC)
5. Starter rope handle
6. Grass catcher
7. Handle height adjustment
8. Cutting height lever
9. Battery (M46-120RE CLASSIC, M53-174WRE
CLASSIC, M53-174ARE CLASSIC)
10. Oil cap
11. Muffler
12. Drain plug for carburetor bowl
13. Primer bulb
14. Blade bolt
15. Spring washer
16. Blade
17. Spark plug
18. Air filter
19. Cutting deck
20. Fuel tank
21. Operator's manual
22. Battery charger (M46-120RE CLASSIC,
M53-174WRE CLASSIC, M53-174ARE CLASSIC)
23. Lower handle assembly (M53-174WRE CLASSIC)
Symbols on the product
(Fig. 2) WARNING: Careless or incorrect use can
result in injury or death to the operator or
bystanders.
(Fig. 3) Please read the operator's manual carefully
and make sure that you understand the
instructions before use.
(Fig. 4) Keep persons and animals at a safe
distance from the work area.
(Fig. 5) Stop the engine and remove the ignition
cable before repairs or maintenance.
(Fig. 6) Look out for thrown objects and ricochets.
(Fig. 7) Warning: rotating blade. Keep hands and
feet clear.
(Fig. 8) Warning: rotating parts. Keep hands and
feet clear.
(Fig. 9) This product is in accordance with
applicable EC directives
(Fig. 10) Noise emission to the environment
according to the European Community’s
Directive. The product’s emission is
specified in the Technical data chapter and
on the label.
(Fig. 11) Risk of fire.
(Fig. 12) Risk of fire.
(Fig. 13) Risk of explosion.
(Fig. 14) Always stop the engine before refueling.
(Fig. 15) Hot surface.
(Fig. 16) The exhaust fumes from the engine contain
carbon monoxide, an odourless, poisonous
and very dangerous gas. Do not run the
product indoors or in closed spaces.
(Fig. 17) The exhaust fumes from the engine contain
carbon monoxide, an odourless, poisonous
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