Contents
Introduction ............................................................... 1
Safety ....................................................................... 2
General Safety ................................................... 2
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 3
Setup ........................................................................ 5
1 Unfolding the Handle ....................................... 5
2 Installing the Recoil-Starter Rope in the
Rope Guide..................................................... 6
Product Overview ..................................................... 8
Operation .................................................................. 8
Before Operation ................................................... 8
Before Operation Safety ..................................... 8
Filling the Fuel Tank ............................................ 9
Checking the Engine-Oil Level.......................... 10
Adjusting the Handle Height ............................. 10
Adjusting the Cutting Height ..............................11
During Operation ..................................................11
During Operation Safety ....................................11
Starting the Engine ............................................11
Using the Self-Propel Drive............................... 12
Shutting Off the Engine..................................... 12
Recycling the Clippings .................................... 12
Bagging the Clippings....................................... 13
Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever ............... 13
Side-Discharging the Clippings......................... 14
Operating Tips ................................................. 14
After Operation .................................................... 15
After Operation Safety ...................................... 15
Cleaning under the Machine ............................. 15
Folding the Handle ........................................... 16
Storing the Machine in the Vertical-Stow
Position ......................................................... 17
Maintenance ........................................................... 19
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 19
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 19
Preparing for Maintenance ............................... 19
Servicing the Air Filter....................................... 20
Changing the Engine Oil ................................... 20
Replacing the Blade.......................................... 21
Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive ......................... 22
Storage ................................................................... 23
Safety
This machine has been designed in accordance with
EN ISO 5395.
General Safety
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious personal injury.
•
Read, understand, and follow the instructions
and warnings in this
Operator’s Manual
and on
the machine and attachments before starting the
engine.
•
Do not put your hands or feet near moving parts or
under the machine. Keep clear of any discharge
opening.
•
Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
functioning properly on the machine.
•
Keep bystanders and children out of the operating
area. Do not allow children to operate the machine.
Allow only people who are responsible, trained,
familiar with the instructions, and physically
capable to operate the machine.
•
Stop the machine, shut off the engine, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before servicing, fueling,
or unclogging the machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always
pay attention to the safety-alert symbol
, which
means Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
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