QGarden QG40-145SP, Instruction Manual

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STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Release the OPC/Brake lever. The engine will come to a stop and a couple of seconds
later, the blade will stop rotating.
MOWING WITH COLLECTOR
WARNING
Always observe the strictest safety procedures when using the lawnmower. Carefully read the
safety instructions of this manual before using the lawnmower.
Never open the rear flap when the grass bag has been detached (to be emptied) and the
engine is still running. The rotating blade can cause serious injuries!
1.
Select your required height of cut setting.
2. Start the engine and allow it to run and warm up. See Starting the Engine section of the
manual.
3. Keep a firm grip on the upper handle with OPC/Brake lever always engaged when
attempting to cut.
EMPTYING THE GRASS BAG
As soon as grass clippings start to trail the lawnmower, it is time to empty the grass bag.
NOTE:
Before taking off the grass collector, switch off the engine & wait for the blade has come to a
stop.
1. To take off the grass collector, use one hand to lift the rear collector cover and the other
to grab onto the grass collector carry handle. The rear collector cover automatically falls
after removing the grass collector and closes off the rear chute opening.
2. Empty the grass debris from the grass collector and refit.
NOTE:
If any grass residue is caught in the discharge chute, clean it using a brush. Do not remove
grass debris in the mower deck or on the blade by hand or with your feet. Instead use
suitable tools such as a brush or broom. To ensure that the cut grass can be collected into
the grass collector, the discharge opening and inside the mower deck must be cleared of
any blockage.
MOWING WITH REAR DISCHARGE
To mow and not collect your cuttings, the machine is equipped to rear discharge.
1.
Lift the rear cover and remove the grass collector.
2. Allow the rear collector to sit on the rear of the deck.
3. Place the grass collector in a safe place.
4. Start the machine and mow. The grass will be discharged from the back of the back to
the floor.