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shown in the figure, insert it in one of the slots on the casing. We
recommend cutting no more than 1/3 of the grass strand, in order
to avoid damaging the plants and preventing future growth. If the
grass is tall and/or particularly thick, you will have to go over it two
or more times, gradually adjusting the cutting height.
Install the grass collection box (pos.12) and check that the doors
are closed.
Operator:
Hold the position of use shown in figure L, with the lawnmower in front
of you; the upper handle will keep you at a distance from the cutting
area. Never be on the side or in front of the lawnmower.
If using the lawnmower without grass collection box, pay attention
to the movement of your feet, which must always remain at a safe
distance; in particular, pay close attention when moving the lawnmo-
wer backwards, when reversing, and when mowing along a slope.
To prevent muscular problems due to poor posture, try to keep
your back straight as much as possible and avoid leaning forward,
stretch your arms forward and keep your balance without leaning
on the handle.
Moving forward:
Grip the upper handle with both hands, walk slowly and push the
lawnmower forward.
Mowing:
Using the safety earmuffs also attenuates any warning sounds used
to draw your attention (such as the horn of a vehicle): therefore, do
not station yourself in transit areas and always closely observe the
area in which you operate.
Start the lawnmower on a clean, non-grassy area, and begin mowing
the lawn straight away. We recommend going along the long side of
the lawn, in parallel lines, to reduce the number of direction changes
to a minimum and achieve a good visual effect of mown grass.
Avoid going over piles of previously mown grass so as to avoid
clogging the discharge and overloading the engine.
When the grass collection box is full, switch off the engine, wait for
the blade to come to a stop and disconnect the spark plug cap, before
unhooking the box to empty it.
The rotation of the blade, in addition to mowing grass, creates an
air vortex that suctions the cut grass and any other object under the
casing and its immediate vicinity; pay attention when going along
the edges of the lawn not to suction pebbles, lapilli, bark, etc. that
could damage the machine and get thrown around with the danger
of hitting persons or property.
Pay attention to obstacles (protruding roots, sumps, pavement, spot-
lights, etc.), keep a distance as you go around them, and afterwards
trim around them with a pair of scissors or an edger.
Do not bump the machine against fixed obstacles such as walls,
fences, tree trunks, etc. because the machine could be damaged.
If necessary and in case of danger, release the lever (pos. 2) to turn
off the engine.
MAINTENANCE
!
!
WARNING! Each operation indicated below must be carried
out while the engine is off, the blade stopped, the spark plug cap
disconnected and the engine cooled to ambient temperature.
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WARNING! Do not tamper with or attempt to repair this machine.
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WARNING! If in doubt, contact an authorised service centre.
Clean and maintain your machine regularly, to ensure that it remains
perfectly efficient and has a long working life.
ROUTINE AND PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Component When
What to do
Lawnmower
and blade
After each use •Remove earth and grass using a small
wooden stick and a plastic brush.
•Check that there are no breaks, deforma-
tions, cracks, bending, crushing, wear or rust.
•Check the state of wear of the blade, its
sharpness and its balance. Sharpen or
replace if necessary.
Grass col-
lection box
After each use Remove earth and grass, do not use sharp
objects. If necessary, wash with water and
dry thoroughly.
Control levers
and handle
After each use Clean the dirt off the handles, and thorou-
ghly wipe traces of oil, petrol or dampness.
Engine
After each use •Using a brush, clean the cooling fins.
•Keep all air vents in the engine clean and
unobstructed.
Fuel pipes
After each use •Check that there are no cuts or cracks.
•Check that there are no fuel leaks. If
necessary, have the pipes replaced by an
authorised service centre.
•The fuel filter, where fitted, is located along
the fuel line, between the tank and carbu-
rettor. Check and clean at least every three
tank fills, or in case the engine malfunctions.
Air filter
Clean every 50
hours of use.
Replace every
100 hours of use.
In case of use
in dusty are-
as, clean and
replace parts
more often.
1. Open the filter box cover (fig.N2 pos.19).
2. Remove the filter element.
3. Gently knock it against a surface so the
dirt comes off.
4. Reassemble the filter and its cover.
Spark plug
Clean every 25
hours of use .
Replace every
100 hours of
use. For the
s p a r k p l u g
type, check
the technical
specifications
in the manual.
1. Disconnect the spark plug cap and
unscrew the spark plug with the correct
spanner (fig.F pos.15-16).
2. Check the spark plug and in case of
carbon residue remove with a metal brush
(not included). Replace the spark plug if
the electrode is excessively worn or the
insulation is damaged.
3. Measure the distance between the
electrodes using a thickness gauge (not
included) cross-checking with the value
indicated in fig. F; adjust if necessary.
4. Screw the spark plug by hand.
5. Secure a used spark plug with around
¼ turn of the spanner, and a new one with
around ½ turn of the spanner.
Engine oil
level check
Before each
use
Do a level check and top up as indicated in
the chapter “Internal combustion engine”.
Replacing
the engine
oil
Change the oil
after the first
month or after
the first 20 hours
of use. Then
change it every
12 months or
every 80 hours
of operation.
•The engine oil change must be done by
an authorised service centre.
•The used oil should be disposed of at
collection and disposal centres.
G e n e r a l
check-up
E v e r y 1 2
months or eve-
ry 80 hours of
use at the same
time as the en-
gine oil change.
Take the machine to an authorised service
centre for a general check-up.
SHARPENING AND REPLACING THE BLADE
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WARNING! Each operation indicated below must be carried out
while the engine is off, the blade stopped, the spark plug cap di-
sconnected and the fuel tank empty. Always wear protective gloves.
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WARNING! The assembly of the blade must be carried out with
absolute precision. Incorrect assembly causes danger.
