User manual MAKITA PLM5100

[. . . ] 3) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower. 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. [. . . ] Use genuine spare parts (blades should always bear the symbol ). Parts that are not of the same quality can damage the equipment and be dangerous for your safety. 1) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. 2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. 3) If possible , avoid operating the equipment in wet grass. 4) Always be sure of your footing on slopes. 5) Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to be pulled along by the lawnmower. 6) Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. 7) Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. 8) Do not mow on slopes of more than 20°. 9) Exercise extreme caution when pulling the lawnmower towards you. 10) Stop the blade if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed. 11) Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or without 1) Whenever the machine is to be handled, raised, transported or tilted you must: ­ wear strong working gloves; ­ grasp the machine at the points that offer a safe grip, taking account of the weight and its distribution. ­ 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. For instructions regarding the engine and the battery (if supplied), read the relevant manuals. 2 To start the engine, follow the instructions in the engine booklet and then pull the blade brake lever (1) towards the handle and give a sharp pull on the starter cable knob (2). 3 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 brake lever (1) and disconnect the spark plug cap (2). WAIT FOR THE BLADE TO STOP before carrying out any type of work on the machine. NOTE ­ The machine can be supplied with some of the components already fitted. 1 Return the lower part of the handle, which is made up of two pre-assembled elements (1), to its working position and lock into place using the lower knobs (2). Attach the upper part (3) using the screws (4) supplied, ensuring that the spiral (5) of the starter cable is in the correct position. [. . . ] Please note that we cannot accept any responsibility for damage caused by: · Use of force, improper use, misuse or accidents. Use of unsuitable spare parts or parts which are not original MAKITA parts, insofar as they have caused the damage. Cleaning, servicing and adjustment work is not covered by the guarantee. All repairs covered by the guarantee must be performed by a MAKITA service centre. [. . . ]