SOLO 582 Benzin Schiebemäher Heckauswurf - Manual (Page 21)

Safety guidelines
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6.4 Prior to mowing
 Check the area completely prior to mowing and
during mowing. Remove any foreign matter
such as pebbles, stones, wooden pieces,
bones, etc. prior to mowing.
 Never mow without sturdy shoes and without
wearing long pants. Never mow bare-footed or
with open-toe sandals.
 Attach the ejection shield or the grass catching
device. Make certain that these are properly
secured. It is prohibited to use the mower
without the ejection shield or with damaged
protection devices.
 Check the mower for
a) secure fit of fastening parts,
b) damage or severe wear and tear.
 Observe installation hints and specified torque
when replacing parts.
 Check the grass catching device frequently for
wear and tear.
 Lawn mowers with 4-cycle engine need to be
serviced with engine oil prior to first-time usage
(observe the hints in the separate engine
operator's manual).
 Check the oil level prior to each mowing and
refill if necessary.
6.5 Start-up
 The mower needs to be positioned on level
ground when starting.
 Do not start-up in deep grass.
 When starting the mower it is important that the
feet are in a safe distance from the cutting unit.
 Never place hands or feet near moving
parts.
Be careful that neither hands nor feet will
be caught below the deck.
6.6 Handling
Do not run the engine in enclosed areas
where dangerous exhaust fumes may
collect. Danger of poisoning!
 The engine/exhaust becomes very hot: Do not
touch!
 Always position yourself firmly on the ground
when mowing on a slope.
 Move at a walking pace when mowing.
 Mow diagonally on a slope, never in a straight
upward or downward motion.
 Be especially careful when changing directions
on a slope.
 Be especially careful when turning mower
around or when pulling mower towards you.
 Do not walk backwards with the mower. Danger
of stumbling. Avoid walking backwards.
 Avoid abnormal body positions. Assure solid
positioning on the ground, and at all times,
keep your balance.
 Always keep sufficient distance which is
established by the length of the handle.
Turn off the engine and remove the spark
plug cap
 prior to checking or cleaning the mower or for
other maintenance work,
 prior to removing blockages of ejected material,
 when you mount the accessory mulching set
 when the mower is temporarily left alone,
 when the mower is lifted or tilted during
transport.
Turn the engine off when,
 opening the ejection shield and when
removing grass catching device,
 when removing the upper handle section from
the lower handle section,
 when pushing mower outside the lawn,
 when the cutting height is to be adjusted,
 prior to refuelling.
 when crossing areas other than grass
 when transporting the mower to or from the
grass area
 Never lift or carry the mower when engine is
running.
 Never use the mower with damaged or missing
protection devices. Mow only with the proper
grass catching device which has to be correctly
installed, and with a completely closed ejection
shield.
 Do not alter the engine‘s initial settings.
 If the mower becomes blocked, for example
when running over an obstacle, the mower
needs to be checked by a specialist to see if
parts are damaged or deformed.
 Immediate checking is required if the mower
vibrates at an unusual high level.