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Operation
Check before starting the device!
Check to make sure the device is in safe
operating condition:
– Check to make sure there are no visible
defects.
– Check to make sure all device compo-
nents are correctly mounted.
Starting the motor
►P.3, item2
– Slightly press fuel pump(11) approx.3–
5×.
– Engage and firmly hold throttle(1) up to
the stop.
– Slow pull out the pull starter(9) until you
feel a resistance, then quickly and force-
fully, until the initial ignition noise can be
heard.
– Pull out the pull starter again quickly and
forcefully until the motor starts up.
Switching off the motor
►P.3, item2
– Release the throttle(1).
Mowing
– Guide the unit at an even, slow pace
(walking speed) and with as straight a
path as possible.
Important notes
• Always work at right angles to the slope.
• Try not to cut grass when wet.
• Use overlapping paths to produce an
even cutting pattern.
• Cut longer grass with a greater cutting
height initially, then cut crosswise using
the desired cutting height.
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance overview
Before each use
After each use
Every 25 hours of operation
DANGER! Risk of injury! The
device may only be put into opera-
tion if there are no defects. If a part is
defective it must be replaced before
the device is used again.
DANGER! Danger of fire! Spilled
fuel can set the product on fire.
Carefully wipe up any spilled fuel up
before starting.
Start the product a minimum of nine
metres away from where you filled it.
Note: In case of start-up difficulties,
please refer to the following able:
►Troubleshooting– p.45
WARNING! Risk of injury! Always
switch off the product when not in
use for short periods.
DANGER! Risk of injury! Before
starting work, check the area and
remove all objects which may be
kicked up by the unit.
DANGER! Risk of injury! Carry out
the maintenance work described
here in person.
Improper maintenance work can
damage the device and lead to inju-
ries.
DANGER! Risk of injury! Prior to
conducting maintenance or cleaning:
– Switch-off the device.
– Allow for the device to cool down.
– Disconnect the ignition cable.
What? How?
General function
check.
Visual check.
Check all screw
connections and
tighten if neces-
sary.
Hand-tighten the screw
connections using the
appropriate tool.
Check cable of the
pull-starter for
damage
Visual inspection.
Check motor oil
level
►Checking the level of
motor oil– p.44
What? How?
Cleaning the de-
vice
►Cleaning the device–
p.44.
What? How?
Cleaning the spark
plug
►Cleaning the spark
plug– p.44,
Replacing the air
filter
►Replacing the air fil-
ter– p.44
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