Wolf Garten 6.40 OHV A, Original Operating Instructions

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Congratulations on your purchase of a WOLF-Garten lawn mower
Contents
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Faults and how to remedy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
A quick guide to features
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Central cutting height setting
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Fold-down handle for space-saving storage and easy trans-
port
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Easily emptied, capacious catchment bag
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High-quality materials, excellent workmanship and attractive
design
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Ready-to-use: From 0 to mowing mode in 30 second
Safety instructions
Meaning of the symbols
General information
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This lawnmower is designed for domestic grass and lawn sur-
faces. Because of the physical risk to the user or to others, the
lawnmower must not be used for other purposes.
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Never mow the lawn if others – in particular children and ani-
mals – are in the vicinity.
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Only mow the lawn during daylight or with the aid of appropri-
ate artificial light.
Before Mowing
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Never mow without wearing sturdy footwear and long trou-
sers: Never mow barefoot or in open sandals.
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Attach the baffle provided and/or grass box. Make certain that
it is firmly fitted. Operation without or with damaged protective
equipment is forbidden.
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Examine the area on which the machine is to be used and re-
move all objects which are capable of being contacted or
thrown by the mower or its blade.
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Check the machine to make certain that all fasteners, bolts &
nuts are tightly fitted; check also for signs of damage or seri-
ous wear.
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Observe the installation instructions when replacing parts - if
in doubt always refer to your WOLF-Garten Service Centre.
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Examine the grass box regularly for wear or damage - replace
as necessary.
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Mowers fitted with four-stroke engines must be provided with
engine oil before the first start-up (see „Filling Oil”).
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Check the oil level before each use.
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WARNING - petrol is highly inflammable! Do not smoke. Do
not refuel in any area where there may be a naked flame.
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Keep fuel only in purpose-designed containers.
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Only refuel outdoors.
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Pour in fuel (REGULAR GRADE FUEL) before starting the en-
gine.
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Always firmly tighten petrol filler cap.
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Do not refuel or remove the tank filler cap while the engine is
running or when the machine is hot.
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Do not attempt to start the engine if gasoline spills out. In-
stead, the machine should be removed from the area where
the petrol was spilled. Any attempt to start the mower should
be delayed until the fuel vapours have evaporated.
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Replace the engine exhaust silencer if defective.
It is important that you read, fully understand and ob-
serve the following safety precautions and warnings.
Careless or improper use of the machine may cause
serious or fatal injury. The user is responsible for any
accidents involving other people or other people‘s pro-
perty.
Never let children or other persons who are not familiar
with the operating instructions use the lawn mower. Ju-
veniles under l6 years may not use the equipment. Lo-
cal regulations may specify the minimum legal age of
the operator.
Attention!
Read Instruction
manual before
use! Keep bystan-
ders away!
Sharp blades-
Beware of cutting
fingers or toes -
Remove spark
plug lead before
maintenance.
Original operating instructions