Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244
Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244
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2. Speed lever (Fig. 6): Move this lever in order to
increase or decrease the engine speed.
(Tortoise
= Slow / Hare = = Fast).
3.
Caution:
The blade begins to rotate as soon
as the engine is started.
Important:
Before you start the engine, move the
motor brake several times to be sure that the stop
cable is properly working. Note: The engine is
factory set to a speed that is optimal for cutting
and blowing grass into the collection bag and is
designed to provide many years of use.
4. Check the oil level.
5. Fill the tank with petrol when it is empty, using a
funnel and measuring vessel. Make sure that the
petrol is clean.
Note:
Use only unleaded petrol as fuel.
Warning:
Never use more than one safety petrol
can. Do not smoke when refueling. Switch off the
engine before refueling and allow the engine to
cool down for a few minutes.
To Start the Engine
6. Ensure that the ignition cable is connected to
the spark plug.
7. Press the red primer button 5 times (Fig. 10).
8. Move the speed lever to the Hare
setting (Fig. 6).
9. Stand behind the mower. Place one hand on
the engine start/stop lever and pull the bars
together (Fig. 5a Fig. 5b). Place the other hand
on the starter handle.
10. Start the engine using the reversing starter
(Fig.3c/Item 4). To do this pull the handle
approx.10 – 15 cm (until you feel a resistance)
and then start the engine with a sharp pull. If the
engine does not start, pull the handle again. This
could take up to 10 pulls.
Important!
Never allow the starter cord to
snap back.
Note:
In cold weather, it may be necessary to
repeat the starting process several times.
11. When the engine is at working temperature it
can be started in the Tortoise
setting (Fig. 6).
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
19) in order to use the side ejector. Connect the
side ejector adaptor (Fig. 5e/Item 18) 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
