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DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT
Parts description (Fig. A)
1. Upper handle
2. Rope guide
3. Engine
4. Height adjustment lever
5. Grass collection bag
6. Fixing knob
7. STOP/START-lever
8. Self-propelled switch lever
Check the delivery parts (Fig. B)
Remove the machine from its packaging carefully and make sure that all of the following parts
are present:
a. Main mower deck (with upper handle attached)
b. Lower handle
c. Fixing knob x2
d. Rope guide
e. Screw x2
f.
Grass collection bag
g. Manual
h. Warranty card
i.
Cable clip
j.
Spark plug wrench
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this tool until
these parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
NOTE:
Always recycle the packaging in accordance with local recycling
guidelines.
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Always take care when removing the packaging, to prevent damage to
you or to the lawn mower. This item requires a two-person lift to remove it from the
packaging. Make sure that you have sufficient space to put the lawn mower down.
Keep your feet apart so that you have a stable position; bend at the knees and keep
your back straight. Always recycle the packaging in accordance with local recycling
schemes.
Assemble the lower handle (Fig. C&D)
1. Remove the packaging from the handle. Set the height adjustment to the lowest
position, Insert the lower handle into the deck as shown and on each side and fix it with
a self-tapping screw.
Assemble the upper handle (Fig. E)
1. Lift the upper handle, and lock in place using the fixing knob and tensioning bolts.
Ensure the lower and upper handles are firmly connected.
2. Ensure the rope guide is on the right side, when you stand behind the mower. Engage
the brake lever, and pull the start cord to hang it on the rope guide.
NOTE:
Make sure that you attach the rope guide between the handle and tension
knob.
Attach cable clips (Fig. F)
Ensure that the cable clips supplied are used to fix the cable to the lower handle.
Assemble the grass bag
IMPORTANT!
Make sure the grass collection bag is in place before starting the
engine.
1. Attach the grass bag to the frame by fixing all the plastic hooks. (Fig. G)
2. Hook the collection bag onto the mower. (Fig. H)
3. Release the safety flap.