User manual MOUNTFIELD 1538M SD

[. . . ] INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Thank you for having chosen one of our products. We hope that you will get complete satisfaction from using your new machine and that it will fully meet all your expectations. This manual has been written to help you become familiar with the machine and use it safely and efficiently. Do not forget that it is an integral part of the machine, so keep it close at hand for future reference and pass it on to the purchaser if you sell the machine. [. . . ] Always remember that petrol fumes are inflammable. DO NOT USE A NAKED FLAME TO LOOK INSIDE THE TANK AND DO NOT SMOKE WHEN REFUELLING. IMPORTANT Do not drip petrol onto the plastic parts to avoid damaging them. In the event of accidental spills or leaks, rinse immediately with water. The warranty does not cover for damage to plastic parts of the bodywork or the engine caused by petrol. 5. 3. 5 Checking machine safety and efficiency 1. Check that the safety devices function as described ( 5. 2). Check that the brake is in perfect working order. Do not start mowing if the blades vibrate or if you are unsure whether they are sharp enough. Always remember that: ­ A badly sharpened blade pulls at the grass and causes the lawn to turn yellow. ­ A loose blade causes unwanted vibrations and can be dangerous. 5. 3. 4 Checking the protection at the exit (stone-guard) WARNING!Never use the machine without the exit guards or when the guards are damaged! WARNING!Do not use the machine if you are unsure whether it is working safely or efficiently. If in doubt, contact your Dealer immediately to make the necessary checks and repairs. EN 17 5. 4 USING THE MACHINE 5. 4. 1 Starting DANGER!The engine must be started in an open or well-ventilated area!ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT EXHAUST GASES ARE TOXIC!To start the engine: ­ open the fuel stopcock (1); ­ shift in the gear into neutral («N») ( 4. 22 or 4. 32); 1 ­ disengage the blades ( 4. 5); ­ apply the parking brake on sloping ground; ­ when starting from cold, move the throttle to the «CHOKE» position shown on the label; ­ if the engine is already warm, position the lever between «SLOW» and «FAST»; ­ put in the ignition key and turn to «ON» to make electrical contact, then turn to «START» to start the engine; ­ release the key once the engine has started. When the engine has started, move the throttle to «SLOW». not insist as you can risk running the battery flat and flooding the engine. Turn the key to «OFF», wait for a few seconds and then repeat the operation. If the malfunction persists, refer to the engine manual and chapter «7» in this manual. IMPORTANT Always bear in mind that the safety devices prevent the engine from starting if safety requirements have not been met ( 5. 2). In these cases, once the situation has been corrected, the key must first be turned back to «OFF» before the engine can be restarted. 5. 4. 2 Starting and moving without mowing WARNING!This machine has not been approved for use on public roads. [. . . ] "CB01" MAINTENANCE BATTERY-CHARGER This keeps the battery in good working order when the machine is in storage, guaranteeing an optimum level of charge and longer battery life. 3. CLOTH COVER 5 Protects the machine from dust when not in use. 2 3. TOWING HITCH For towing a small trailer. max 980 N (100 kg) max 245 N (25 kg) 3 EN 33 9. SPECIFICATIONS Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]