SOLO 546R Rasenmäher _2013 User Manual
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Safety guidelines
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6. Safety guidelines
6.1 Correct use
The SOLO lawn mower is intended to be used only for private home or hobby gardens. The lawn mower is
not to be used in public facilities, parks, sports centers or for agricultural and forestry purposes.
Due to potential bodily harm, the SOLO lawn mower is
not to be used for the following purposes:
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to trim bushes, hedges or shrubs,
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to cut or chop growing vines or lawns on roof-tops or balcony window boxes,
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to clean or suction-up walkways or to chop up trees and shrubbery debris,
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to cut up tree and shrubbery sections.
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to level elevations on the ground, for instance mole hills or other similar elevations,
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a drive aggregate for other work units,
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as a trailer,
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as a dynamo with a self-propelled drive roller mower (for example for carrying and transporting lawn
debris), except with the intended grass catching bag. The warranty becomes invalid if these rules are
not observed.
6.2 General safety instructions
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Do not allow children or other third parties who are not familiar with the functioning of the machine to
operate the lawn mower. Juveniles under age 16 should not be permitted to operate the lawn mower.
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Please adhere to local ordinances which may determine the minimum age for operating the lawn
mower.
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Loan the lawn mower only to individuals who are familiar with handling this model. Always make the
owners manual available to them.
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Explain to the individual who is to use the lawn mower, how to avoid possible danger and accidents.
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Mow only during daylight hours or with proper artificial illumination.
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Individuals who have a pacemaker should stay clear off the electrical wires of the starter when engine
is started or when engine is running.
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Mowers with BRIGGS+STRATTON -4-cycle engines are not suitable for inclines over 15 degrees.
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Lawnmowers equipped
with HONDA OHC Engines can be used on slopes with an incline of
max.20 degrees.
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Store the mower in a safe manner! Mowers should be stored in a dry and locked area that is
inaccessible to children.
6.3 Fuel and fuelling
Handling gasoline requires great care.
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Gasoline is highly flammable. Refuel only outdoors - never in enclosed areas.
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Smoking and open fires are prohibited.
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Do not spill any gasoline.
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If gasoline is spilled, clean lawn mower immediately, otherwise do not start engine!
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Avoid contact with gasoline. Change clothing if accidental spills occur!
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Be careful that fuel does not spill onto the ground (environmental protection!)
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Transport and store gasoline only in authorized and marked containers.
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If damages occur, replace fuel tank, cap and fuel lines
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Check for any visible damage.
Lead-free, regular gasoline is to be used.
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Refuel only with the recommended fuels which are listed in the separate engine owners manuals.
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Let mower cool off prior to refueling.
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Thoroughly clean the surrounding areas of the fuel tank. Remove fuel tank cap and fill tank to the
lower edge of the filler pipe. Firmly close fuel tank cap.
Gasoline may contain solvent-like substances.
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Avoid hand and eye contact with gasoline.
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Wear protective gloves when refueling.
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Do not inhale gasoline fumes.
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Store fuel in areas inaccessible to children.