Maintenance and storage – Powerplus POW63771 LAWNMOWER 98,5CC 410MM EN User Manual

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Stop the blade(s) if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to
be mowed;

Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards, or without safety devices, for
example deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place;

Caution: The lawnmower shall not be operated without either the entire grass catcher or
self-closing discharge opening guard in place.

Do not alter or tamper with any sealed adjustment for the engine speed control.

The lawnmower safety systems or features shall not be tampered with or disabled.

Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine;

Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine;

Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the
blade(s);

Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine;

Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute;

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening
at all times;

Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running;

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop and, where a key is fitted remove the key:

Before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;

Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn mower;

After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before

restarting and operating the lawn mower;

If lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately);

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop and, where a key is fitted remove the key:

Whenever you leave the lawn mower;

Before refueling;

Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and, if the engine is provided with a
shut-off valve, turn the fuel of at the conclusion of mowing;

Go slow when using a trailing seat.

5.4

Maintenance and storage

Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition;

never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach
an open flame or spark;

Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure;

To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and petrol
storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease;

Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration;

Replace worn or damaged parts for safety;

If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.

Improper maintenance, use of non-conforming replacement components, or the removal
or modification of safety components can damage the lawnmower and injure the
operators seriously.

Only use the recommended blades and spare parts by the manufacturer. The use of non-
genuine parts can damage the machine and injure the operators. Keep the lawnmower in
good working condition.

If the blade stopping device doesn’t work, please contact service center for help.

Warning: Do not touch rotating blade.

Warning: Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped.

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