User manual MTD 20700

[. . . ] Enter all the information shown on the identification plate of your unit in the space provided below. General safety instructions Before attempting to operate the unit, read and follow carefully the instructions in this manual. Familiarize other operators with the operating instructions. The unit must not be used unless it conforms to the technical standards prescribed by the manufacturer. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference. [. . . ] left, right) stand behind the handle in the operating position. Assembly Always remove wire from spark plug to avoid accidental starting Danger This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Bowden cable Raise the upper handle until it snaps into place. Do not crimp the starter rope nor the Bowden cable. Attaching the starter rope The rope guide is already attached to the right side of the upper handle (optional) of your unit. Push the safety bar (11) and pull the starter rope out of the engine. Tighten the wing nut holding the rope guide. Adjusting the blade depth control Figure 3: 1. Control cable Before using the unit read and observe the information in the user's guide, in particular the section , , For your safety" Injury hazard due to rotating blade. Keep hands and feet away from the blade. Wear goggles. Keep the area of operation clear (at least 15 m) of all persons, especially small children and animals. The unit is only to be operated with the blade-cover in place. Safety devices For the protection of the operator the unit is equipped with safety devices which must always be in full working order. ­ When cutting grass on a steep slope, the lawn mower could tip over and cause an injury. Always cut at right angles to the slope. Take particular care when changing the direction of travel. ­ Injury hazards occur when mowing around the fringes. It can be dangerous to mow at the lawn edges and in the vicinity of hedges or steep banks. Always maintain a safe distance from such hazards. ­ When cutting wet grass, the lawn mower can slip due to reduced traction and cause you to fall over. ­ Only operate the lawn mower during daylight Injuries ­ Stop engine before moving the unit across surfaces such as paths or drives. ­ Inspect the area to be mown and remove all objects that could be picked up by the unit and thrown out. ­ Do not make any adjustments to the unit while the engine is running. For safety purposes disconnect the spark plug wire. [. . . ] Do not ever put hands, feet or other parts of the body on or under rotating parts. Do not lift or carry the unit with the engine running. To prevent an accidental starting of the engine, stop engine and disconnect the spark plug wire: ­ Before you inspect the unit, clean and make adjustments to it or before you carry out any other work on the unit. Check the unit for damages and carry out any necessary repairs before you continue operating the unit. [. . . ]