QGarden QG40-145SP, Instruction Manual

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MOWING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Walk, never run with the mower, be very careful when mowing uneven or rough ground.
2. Be careful when changing the direction of the mower on a slope. Mow across the face
of slopes, never down or up.
3. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
4. Best results will be achieved if the grass is dry. Wet grass will clog the blade & grass
collection system.
5. Grass grows at different rates at different times of the year. Never use the lowest cutting
height for the first cut of the season or in drought conditions.
6. 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.
7. Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are well tightened.
8. Before mowing, place the grass collector in its position.
9. Before mowing make sure that the blade and the blade fixing screw are securely
fastened. When blade cutting edges require re-sharpening, this must be done evenly on
both sides, to prevent any imbalance. If you are unsure how to sharpen the blade,
please visit an Approved Service Dealer. If the blade is damaged, it must be replaced.
10. When mowing, always wear a long trousers and strong footwear.
11. Do not run the engine in an enclosed and/or poorly ventilated area, where gas of the
engine contains carbon monoxide, which are dangerous for your health.
12. Work only when there is enough light.
13. Turn off the engine if you must leave the lawnmower unattended.
14. Never lift the rear of the mower while starting the engine. Never place your hands and
feet underneath the deck or into the rear discharge chute while the engine is running.
15. Never change in any way the rated speed of the engine.
16. Never lift or carry the mower while the engine is running.
17. Stop the engine and remove the spark plug cover in these cases:
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Before any operation under the deck or the rear discharge chute.
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Before any maintenance, repairing or checking operations.
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Before carrying, lifting or removing the mower.
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If you leave the mower unattended or changing the cutting height.
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To remove and emptying the grass catcher.
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After hitting a foreign object, stop the engine and check thoroughly the mower in
order to see if it is damaged. Take the machine to a local Approved Service Dealer
for inspection if necessary. Repairs of this nature are not covered under the
Manufacturer’s warranty.
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If the mower vibrates in an abnormal way, find the reasons why, and take your
mower to a local Approved Service Dealer.
WARNING
After the engine has stopped, the blade will still rotate a couple of seconds.
CAUTION
Operating on gradients could cause the machine to tip over.
Allowing anyone to operate this machine without proper instruction may result in injury.
Wear sturdy, full coverage footwear. Operating this machine with bare feet, or with open toe
shoes or sandals increases your risk of injury.
Do not use the machine at night or in poor light.
Be sure to transport the machine from one place to another with the engine off.
Be sure to wear heavy gloves when cleaning underside of the deck or handling the blade.
To prevent damage, check the machine for any signs of damage or other faults when
operated.