MTD WCM 84 E, User Manual

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Operating instructions – Lawn mower with combustion engine English
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When working with the mower
When working with or on the
appliance you must wear protective
clothing. This includes:
– safety shoes,
– trousers,
– tightly fitting clothing,
– protective goggles.
– Ear protection
Wearing of personal protective
equipment reduces the risk of
injuries. Avoid the wearing of loose
clothing or clothing with hanging
cords or belts. Working without ear
protection may result in loss of
hearing.
All safety devices must be installed
on the appliance, and they must be
complete and in a fully functional
condition.
Do not make any changes to the
safety devices.
Operate the mower only in the
technical condition stipulated and
delivered by the manufacturer.
Avoid open fire, formation of
sparks, and do not smoke.
Before carrying out any work on
this mower
To avoid injury before doing any
working on the mower (e.g. repair
work and adjustments) and before
transporting it (e.g. lifting or car
-
rying):
– switch OFF the engine,
– remove the ignition key (if used),
– wait until all moving parts have
come to a complete stop and
the engine has cooled down,
– remove the spark plug connector
on the engine in order to prevent
the engine from accidentally
being started.
– which takes into account
additional safety information in
the engine manual.
After working with the mower
Never leave the appliance without
switching off the engine and – if
used – without removing the
ignition key (on the dashboard).
Safety devices
Danger
Never use an appliance if it has
damaged safety devices or if there
are no safety devices fitted. These
must be repaired or replaced by a
technician or specialist workshop.
Clutch lever for the cutter deck (3)
Fig. 7
The cutter deck drive switches off if
the user releases this clutch lever.
There must be no attempt to
circumvent this function, which is
crucial for your personal safety.
Clutch lever for the travel drive (7)
Fig. 7
The travel drive switches off if the
user releases this clutch lever.
There must be no attempt to
circumvent this function, which is
crucial for your personal safety.
Discharge flap
Fig. 19
It provides protection against
injuries that could be caused by the
cutting blade(s) or any solid objects
that might be thrown out. The
appliance may be operated with the
discharge flap only.
Symbols on the mower
On the mower you will find various
symbols on adhesive labels. They
have the following meanings:
Caution! Before swit
-
ching on the unit,
read the operating
instructions!
Keep third parties out
of the danger area!
Before working on the
cutters, remove the
spark-plug connector!
Keep fingers and feet
away from the cutters!
Always switch off the
mower and remove
the spark plug con
-
nector before
adjusting, cleaning or
checking it.
Never put your hands
and/or feet in the
vicinity of rotating
parts.
Risk of injury by
losing your footing –
do not work in wet or
damp conditions.
Injury hazard due to
grass or solid objects
thrown out by mower.
Keep people, in par
-
ticular children, and
animals away from
the area in which the
mower is being used.
Working on steep
slopes can be
dangerous.
Caution!
Danger of explosion.
Battery acid/
Risk of chemical
burns.
!