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Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining
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Safety Information
Preparing to Operate the Lawnmower
Step 1 - Filling with Engine Oil
WARNING!
- Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
- Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an
open flame or spark.
- Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
- To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, and petrol storage area free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease.
- Check the grass bag frequently for wear or deterioration.
- Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
- If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
Maintenance and Storage
IMPORTANT!
- The following procedures and adjustments must be performed before the engine is started. Do not
attempt to make any of these adjustments while the engine is running.
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Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE30 oil (or equivalent eg 5W 30, often termed
as 4 Stroke lawn mower oil). Only use additives recommended by the engine manufacturer. To
prolong the life of your engine it is important that the oil is changed after the first 5 hours of use.
Using non-detergent oil can shorten the engine’s service life and using 2-stroke oil will damage
the engine.
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Due to legislating this engine is shipped without oil or petrol. The engine must be filled with the
correct grade of oil and petrol before starting the engine.
- Running the engine with a low oil level will cause engine
irreparable damage.
Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and the mower on a level surface.
Remove the oil filler dipstick and wipe oil from it with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck,
but do not screw it in.
Then remove the dipstick and check the oil level. The oil level must be between the Min and Max
marks on the dipstick. If near the lower level, fill to upper level with the recommended oil (SAE30 or
equivalent). Do not overfill. Wipe away any spilt oil.
Add Full
Intended Use:
This mower is designed for domestic lawn mowing only. Use in any other way is considered
contrary to the intended use. Compliance with the operation, service and repair as specified in this
handbook also constitute essential elements of the intended use.
- Keep battery pack and battery charger dry. Do not expose battery pack or charger to rain or wet
conditions.
- To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting
charger.
- An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord
could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on
charger;
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is a minimum of 16 AWG to allow for AC ampere rating of charger.
- Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace charger immediately.
- Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any
way. If charger is damaged it must be replaced. Charger is not serviceable.
- Do not disassemble charger; or attempt to service.
- To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before cleaning.
- Do not short circuit; never place any object into the battery contacts.
Step 2 - Filling with Engine Fuel
WARNING!
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Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks
in the area where the engine is refueled or where petrol is stored. Avoid repeated or prolonged
contact with skin or inhalation of vapour.
CAUTION!
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Petrol is highly flammable and extreme precaution must be taken when handling or working with
it. Keep out of reach of children.
