User manual MAKITA PM5100S3

[. . . ] 202 6 ENGLISH (Original instructions) 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. GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using petrol tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of serious personal injury and/ or damage to the unit. [. . . ] 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. 7-3 Mowing with the grass catch bag For mowing with the grass catch bag, remove the mulching wedge and discharge guide for side discharge and mount the grass catch bag. - Lift rear cover and remove the mulching wedge. - Removing the discharge guide for side discharge: WARNING: Only with a stopped motor and standstill cutter. - The sideward flap automatically closes the discharge opening on the housing by mean of spring force. - Regularly clean the sideward flap and discharge opening form grass rest and stuck dirt. 8-3 OPERATION PROCEDURES During operation, tightly hold the stop control handle with both hands. WARNING: Only with a stopped motor and standstill cutter. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8-1 BEFORE STARTING Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed in your mower. Note: During operation, when the stop control handle is released, the engine will stop and thus stopping the lawn mower from operating. 8-4 TO STOP ENGINE CAUTION: The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. 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. [. . . ] CAUTION: Do not drain the petrol in closed rooms, close proximity of open fire, etc. B) Start the engine and let it run until it has used up all remaining petrol and stalls. Operate the starter to evenly distribute the oil in the combustion chamber. Clean and grease the lawnmower carefully as described above under “Lubrication”. [. . . ]