User manual MAKITA PM4601S

[. . . ] Fuel cap Oil cap Cable clamp Locking knob Speed adjusting lever WARNING For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new unit. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious personal injury. Spend a few moments to familiarize yourself with your mower before each use. Release switch handle to stop the motor. [. . . ] Release the stop control handle to stop the engine and blade. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as instructed in the separate engine manual to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended. Refuel outdoors only, before starting the engine and do not smoke while refueling or handling fuel. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when the engine is hot. If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapors have dissipated. replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely. Before tipping the lawn mower to maintain the blade or drain oil, remove fuel from tank. 8-5 CONNECTION FOR AUTO MOVE For PM-4601 S Grip the Self-drive control handle, the lawn mower will move forward automatically with about 1 m/s, release the self-drive handle, the lawn mower will stop move. For PM-4601 S3 The mower is equipped with a speed adjusting system which can adjust 3 speeds from 3. Release the Self-drive control handle until the lawn mower doesn’t go forward. Adjust the appropriate speed which you want. 21) WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least 15 minutes after running. When starting cool engine, turn engine speed lever to “ ” position. When starting warm engine and Operating, turn engine speed lever to “ ” position. Standing behind the unit, grasp the stop control handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown in Fig. Return it slowly to the rope guide bolt after engine starts. Release the stop control handle to stop the engine and blade. Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade. Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine. Start the mower on a level surface, free of high grass or obstacles. Keep hands and feet away from the rotating parts. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge opening. [. . . ] Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts. - Be careful not to bend or kink cables. - If the starter rope becomes disconnected from rope guide on handle, disconnect and ground the spark plug wire, Depress the blade control handle and pull the starter rope out from engine slowly. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide bolt on handle. [. . . ]