User manual MOUNTFIELD M6

[. . . ] IMPORTANT ­ Regular, careful maintenance is essential for keeping the safety level and original performance of the machine unchanged in time. 1) Wear strong working gloves during any cleaning, maintenance or adjustment operation on the machine. 2) Remove the grass debris after each cut and mud accumulated inside the chassis to avoid their drying and thus making the next start-up difficult. 3) Always ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear of debris. [. . . ] Should you have any doubts or problems, do not hesitate to contact your nearest Service Centre or your Dealer. Read this manual carefully before using the machine. Niveau de puissance acoustique selon la directive 2000/14/CE Marquage de conformité, selon la directive 98/37/CEE Année de fabrication Type de tondeuse Numéro de série Nom et adresse du Constructeur Tension et fréquence du courant Carter de coupe Moteur Lame de coupe Pare-pierres (déflecteur) Sac de ramassage d'herbe Guidon Interrupteur Marche / Arrêt Clip de maintien du câble Levier d'embrayage d'avancement Acoustic power level according to EEC directive 2000/14/CE Mark of conformity according to EEC directive 98/37 Year of manufacture Lawnmower type Serial number Name and address of Manufacturer Supply voltage and frequency Chassis Motor Blade Stone-guard Grass-catcher Handle Motor switch Electric cable hook Drive engagement lever 1. Do not dispose of electric equipment together with household waste material!In observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law, electric equipment that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the foodchain, damaging your health and well-being. For further information on the disposal of this product, please contact your dealer or your nearest domestic waste collection service. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS - Your lawnmower should be used with due care and attention. Symbols have therefore been placed on various parts of the machine to remind you of the main precautions to be taken. Their full meanings are explained later on. You are also asked to carefully read the safety regulations in the applicable chapter of this handbook. 12) Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or without safety devices, such as the stone-guard and/or grass-catchers, in place. 13) On power-driven models , disengage the drive clutch before starting the engine. 14) Start the engine carefully, following the instructions and keeping feet well away from the blade. 15) Do not tilt the lawnmower when switching on the engine unless it is strictly necessary for start-up. In this case, do not tilt it more than is strictly necessary and only lift the part furthest away from the operator. Check that both hands are positioned correctly before lowering the lawnmower. 16) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. 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. [. . . ] 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) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. While cutting, the cable should always be pulled behind the lawnmower and always from the area of grass already cut. [. . . ]