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User Manual
• Do not use the mower in areas where the dangerous carbon monoxide could accumulate and create a poisoning
hazard.
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The engine and the exhaust heat up very quickly. Never touch them just after the engine has been started
or stopped.
• Only use the fuel and oil recommended in the manual.
• Only mow lawns by daylight or sufficient artificial light.
• Only use your normal walking pace to drive the machine.
• Primarily control the machine speed using a throttle lever
, see Fig. 1. Higher throttle setting = higher
number of engine revolutions = faster drive and higher number of cylinder revolutions. Lower throttle setting
= lower number of engine revolutions = slower drive and lower number of cylinder revolutions. Number of
cuts per meter and cut quality remain unchanged. Speed can additionally be controlled with a drive lever, e.g.
upon a change of the drive direction.
• When mowing on a slope, always pay attention to a safe posture.
• Take special care when changing the direction or turning on a slope.
• For safety reasons, do not mow a slope inclined more than 25°.
• Take special care when turning or reversing the machine.
• Always keep a natural posture when mowing and maintain a stable position all the time you are working.
• When mowing, keep the minimum safe distance ensured by the handlebars from the lawn mower.
• If you transport the machine to another location, load it into a vehicle or move it through places with no grass,
always wait until the mowing blades stop.
• Never carry nor lift the mower while the engine is running.
• Never operate the mower when the grass box is not fitted correctly or other safety elements are missing or
damaged.
• Start the mower only in its operating position, never start it while it is lying on its side.
• When starting the mower, always make sure your hands and feet are at a safe distance from the mowing blades.
• Never touch the mowing blades while the engine is running.
• Never adjust or clean the mowing blades while the engine is running.
• Stop the engine and remove the spark-plug connector every time you:
• check, clean or adjust any part of the machine,
• remove any undesirable items from the mowing blades.
• If the mower blades or drive gets blocked, immediately stop the mower, find the cause, remove it and before
restarting, check the parts for any damage. If the machine shows increased vibrations after you restart it, stop it
and contact the Swardman service department.
• The handle of interchangeable cartridges does not serve for handling of the machine but exclusively for removal
and insertion of cartridges. Handling of the machine using the cartridge handle could result in an irreversible
damage to cut settings or other functions of the cartridges.
• Please make sure all the screws are properly tightened.
• Before storing the machine, always make sure the motor has cooled down.
• Before storing the machine and for fire prevention reasons, always make sure there are no pieces of grass around
the engine that could ignite.
• Before mowing, always check the mowing blades.
• For safety reasons, replace damaged parts with new parts.
• During maintenance or repair work on the machine, always wear protective gloves.
• Always perform maintenance and repair work with the engine stopped and the spark plug disconnected.
• Do not clean the mower with running water or a pressure washer.
• In case you need to drain the fuel tank, always do it outdoor and use a suitable container.
• For safety and reliability reasons, use only original Swardman parts.
Handling
Maintenance and Storage
General Safety Instructions for Hand-Held Spindle Lawn Mower
