User manual MAKITA MS5700U

[. . . ] Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. 4) Never use the lawnmower: – When people, especially children, or pets are nearby; – If the operator has taken medicine or substances that can affect his ability to react and concentrate. 5) Remember that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. b) PREPARATION 1) While mowing , always wear sturdy footwear and long trousers. [. . . ] Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. 17) Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running. 18) Stop the engine and disconnect the power supply cable: – before carrying out any work underneath the cutting deck or before unclogging the chute; – before checking, cleaning or working on lawnmower; – after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawnmower; – if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally, find and remove the cause of the vibration immediately; – whenever you leave the lawnmower unattended. 19) Stop the engine: – every time you remove or replace the grass-catcher. € before adjusting the grass cutting height. 20) When mowing, always keep to a safe distance from the rotating blade. This distance is the length of the handle. D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. regular maintenance is essential for safety and performance. 2) To reduce the fire hazard, keep the lawnmower, especially the engine, free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. 6) Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to be pulled along by the lawnmower. 7) Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. - use an appropriate number of people for the weight of the machine and the characteristics of the vehicle or the place where it has to be placed or collected. FINISH ASSEMBLY NOTE – The machine can be supplied with some of the components already fitted. 1 Lift the stone-guard and attach the rigid grasscatcher (1) or cloth grass-catcher (2) correctly as shown in the drawings. 2 Start the engine by pressing the safety push-button (2) and pulling the switchgear lever (1). 3 While cutting, ensure that the electric cable is always behind you and on the area of grass already cut. The lawn will look better if it is always cut to the same height and in alternate directions. 4 When you have finishing mowing, release the lever (1). FIRST disconnect the cable extension from the supply socket (2) and THEN from the side of the lawnmower’s switchgear (3). WAIT FOR THE BLADE TO STOP before carrying out any type of work on the machine. [. . . ] 2 Do not use forced water and avoid wetting the motor or the electrical components. 3 By turning the nut (1), adjust the belt’s tension to obtain the measurement shown (6 mm). € For models equipped with the spring, regulate the adjuster (2) to obtain the best length of the spring (with the clutch engaged), which is 51-52 mm. € For models without the spring, regulate the adjuster (2) so that the cable (3) is slightly loose, with the lever (4) at rest. [. . . ]