Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244
Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244
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Important!
Never allow the starter cord to
snap back.
Note:
In cold weather, it may be necessary to
repeat the starting process several times.
12. When the engine is at working temperature it
can be started in the Tortoise
setting (Fig. 6).
To start the mower moving forward
Once the engine is running, operate the engine
drive; by pulling the Drive lever towards the top
push bar (Fig. 5c). Always walk behind the
lawnmower whist the drive is working.
To stop the mower moving forward
Release the Drive lever away from the top push
bar (Fig. 5b). The engine will still be running & the
blade will still be rotating.
To stop the engine
(Always try to release the Drive lever, before
stopping the engine). Release the engine start/
stop lever (Fig. 5a). The Engine will stop running &
the blade will stop rotating.’
Mulching
In the mulching mode the cuttings are shredded
in the enclosed mower housing and then spread
back onto the lawn. It is not necessary to gather
and dispose of the grass.
Important:
Mulching is only possible if the lawn is
relatively short. Optimum results can be achieved
only with a mulching blade (available as an
accessory).
To use the mulching function, remove the grass
collection bag, slide the mulching adaptor into
the ejector opening (Fig. 5d/Item 19) and close
the ejector opening.
Side ejector
You should fit the mulching adaptor (Fig. 5d / Item
21) in order to use the side ejector. Connect the
side ejector adaptor (Fig. 5e/Item 20) as shown in
Figure 5e.
6.1 Before mowing
Important information
1. Make sure that you are properly dressed when
mowing. Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear; do not
wear sandals or tennis shoes.
2. Inspect the blade. A blade that is bent or
damaged in any other way must be immediately
exchanged for a genuine Einhell replacement
blade.
3. Do not fill the fuel tank indoors, but rather out in
the open. Use a filling funnel and a measuring
jug. Wipe off any spilled petrol.
4. Read and follow the instructions in the
operating manual as well as the information
regarding the engine and accessory equipment.
Store the manual in a place where it can be
readily accessed by other users of the machine.
5. Exhaust gas is dangerous. Only start the engine
out in the open.
6. Make sure that all the guards are fitted and
that they are in good working order.
7. The machine should only be operated by
persons who are well informed with the way it
works, and who are in reasonably good physical
condition.
8. It can be dangerous to mow the grass when it
is wet. Try to ensure that you only mow the grass
when it is dry.
9. Advise children and others to keep well away
from the lawn mower.
10. Never mow the grass in poor visibility.
11. Remove all loose objects from the lawn
before you start mowing the grass.
6.2 Tips for proper mowing
Important!
Never open the chute flap when the
grass collection bag has been detached (to be
emptied) and the engine is still running. The
rotating blade can cause serious injuries!
Always carefully fasten the chute flap and
collection bag. Switch off the engine before
emptying the collection bag.
Always ensure that a safe distance (provided by
the length of the long handles) is maintained
between the user and the mower housing. Be
especially careful when mowing and changing
direction on slopes and inclines. Maintain a solid
footing and wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and
long trousers. Always mow along the incline (not
up and down).
For safety reasons, the lawn mower may not be
used to mow inclines whose gradient exceeds 15
degrees. Use special caution when backing up
and pulling the lawn mower. Tripping hazard!
6.3 Mowing
Only use a sharp blade that is in good condition.
This will prevent the grass blades from fraying and
the lawn from turning yellow.
Try to mow in straight lines for a nice, clean look in
in so doing, the mowing swaths should always
overlap each other by a few centimeters in order
to avoid bare strips.
Keep the underside of the mower housing clean
and remove grass build-up. Deposits not only
make it more difficult to start the mower; they
decrease the quality of the cut and make it
harder for the machine to bag the grass. Always
mow along inclines (not up and down). Slightly
turning the front wheels up the hill while mowing
will assist the mower in producing a straight line.
Select the cutting height according to the length
of the grass. If the lawn has grown quite a bit,
mow over it several times so that no more than 4
cm of grass are cut at one time.
Switch off the engine before inspecting the
blade. Keep in mind that the blade continues
to rotate for a few seconds after the engine
has been switched off. Never attempt to
manually stop the blade.
Regularly check to see if the blade is securely
attached, is in good condition and is sharp. If the
contrary is the case, sharpen the blade or
replace it. In the event that the blade strikes an
object, immediately switch off the lawn mower
and wait for the blade to come to a complete
stop. Then inspect the condition of the blade and
the blade mount. Replace any parts that are
damaged.
Tips for proper mowing:
1. Pay attention to ensure that you do not run into
or over anything that could damage the mower.
The lawn mower could be damaged and/or the
machine could inflict bodily injury.
2. A hot engine, exhaust or drive unit can burn the
skin if touched. Thus, do not touch these parts
unless the mower has been switched off for some
time and you know that they have cooled down!
3. Use extra caution when mowing on inclines
and steep grades.
