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GB
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Explanation of the rating plate affixed to the machine . 2
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Introduction ............................................................... 2
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Explanation of the symbols ........................................ 3
4
Proper use ................................................................ 4
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General Safety Guidelines for the hand-held rotary
lawnmower (petrol).................................................... 4
General safety instructions ........................................ 4
Preparatory measures ............................................... 5
Handling ................................................................... 5
Maintenance and storage .......................................... 7
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Description of components ........................................ 8
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Preparation ............................................................... 8
Assembling the handle support (Illustration D1 ) ........ 8
Assembling the handlebar lower section
(Ilustration C1 +
W2
) ............................................. 8
Assembling the handlebar upper section
(Illustration
E1
) ........................................................ 9
Attaching the engine brake Bowden cable
(Illustration J1 ) ........................................................ 9
Hanging up the motor drive Bowden cable
(Illustration I1 ) ......................................................... 9
Handle starter assembly (Illustration D + L1 ) .......... 9
Attaching the deflector (Illustration T1 ) ..................... 9
Adjusting the cutting height (Illustration I ) ................. 9
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Before using the lawnmower for the first time ........... 10
Filling with oil (Illustration Y1 ) ................................ 10
Filling with fuel ........................................................ 10
9
Starting the engine .................................................. 10
52-PRO S A (Illustration Z + E ) ............................ 11
52-PRO S A PLUS (Illustration A + Z + E ) .......... 11
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Switching off the engine (Illustration F + A ) .......... 11
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Emergency stopping ............................................... 11
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Movement drive ...................................................... 11
Operating the rear wheel drive (Illustration G ) ........ 11
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Mowing ................................................................... 11
Mowing on slopes ................................................... 11
Checking the oil level .............................................. 11
Checking operating safety ....................................... 12
Time restrictions ..................................................... 12
Tips on caring for your lawn .................................... 12
Mowing (Illustration M ) .......................................... 12
Mulching ................................................................. 12
What is understood by the term mulching? .............. 12
How is the perfect grass blade cut achieved? .......... 13
Converting the machine to side ejection
(Illustration R3 ) ..................................................... 13
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Service intervals ..................................................... 13
15
Care and servicing of your lawnmower .................... 14
Cleaning (Illustration A + O )................................. 14
Storage .................................................................. 14
Transporting and securing the equipment
(Illustration N + N4 ) ............................................. 14
Maintenance of the blade ........................................ 15
Sharpening and balancing the blade (Illustration Q ) 15
Replacing the blade ................................................ 15
Servicing the front wheels ....................................... 15
Servicing the rear wheel drive (Illustration R ) ......... 15
Servicing the drive .................................................. 15
Tensioning and changing the drive V-belt ................ 15
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Servicing the engine ............................................... 16
Oil change .............................................................. 16
Oil filter change (52-PRO S A PLUS) (Illustration X ) 16
Cleaning and replacing the air filter (Illustration W ) . 17
Checking the spark plug (Illustration Y ) .................. 17
Correct winter storage of the engine
(or when not used for a long period of time) ............. 17
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Troubleshooting ...................................................... 17
Technical data ..................................... see rear inner cover
Declaration of conformity …………….before Technical Data