LM2146C LM2146CD LM2146CDE GB D Operator's Manual Read the operator's manual carefully and make sure that you understand the contents before using the lawnmower. Betriebsanleitung Diese Betriebsanleitung muß sorgfältig durchgelesen werden. Stellen Sie sicher, daß Sie deren Inhalt vor Verwendung des Rasenmähers verstehen. Manuel de l'Utilisateur Lire attentivement le manuel de l'utilisateur et veiller à bien comprendre son contenu avant d'utiliser la tondeuse. Manual del operador Lea el manual del operador con atención y asegúrese de que comprende el contenido antes de utilizar el cortacésped. Manuale d'uso Leggere con attenzione il manuale d'uso e accertarsi di capirne il contenuto prima di usare il tosaerba. NL Handleiding voor de gebruiker Lees de handleiding aandachtig door zodat u de inhoud goed begrijpt voordat u de grasmaaimachine in gebruik neemt. Bruksanvisning Les bruksanvisningen grundig og vær sikker på at du forstår innholdet før du bruker gressklipperen. Käyttöopas Lue käyttöopas huolella ja varmista, että ymmärrät sen sisällön ennen kuin käytät tätä ruohonleikkuria. Bruksanvisning Läs bruksanvisning noggrannt och se till att du förstår innehållet innan du använder gräsklipparen. Brugsvejledning Læs brugervejledningen grundigt, og sørg for at forstå indholdet, inden De tager plæneklipperen i brug. N SF S F E I DK 5119285-02(02/02) Please Note :- This manual covers various products. Please read the user instructions carefully to fully identify, assemble and use the features that apply to your petrol wheeled rotary lanwmower Hinweis: Dieses Handbuch ist für verschiedene Produkte bestimmt. Diese Betriebsanleitung muß sorgfältig durchgelesen und die einzelnen Bestandteile, die auf Ihren Rasenmäher zutreffen, identifiziert, zusammengesetzt und verwendet werden. Note: Ce manuel couvre plusieurs appareils. Veuillez lire attentivement les instructions pour identifier, assembler et utiliser les pièces de votre tondeuse thermique Nota:- Este manual cubre varios productos. Lea cuidadosamente las instrucciones del usuario para identificar totalmente, ensamblar y utilizar las caracteristicas aplicables a su cortacésped rotativo de gasolina a ruedas. Si prega di voler notare che questo manuale si occupa di vari prodotti. Si prega di voler leggere con attenzione le istruzioni d'uso per identificare, montare e usare a fondo le caratteristiche corrispondenti al vostro tosaerba a scoppio rotativo con ruote. Let op: In deze handleiding worden verschillende producten beschreven. U dient de handleiding dan ook in zijn geheel grondig door te lezen voor identificatie, montage en het juiste gebruik van de voorzieningen die van toepassing zijn op uw Benzine Wielmaaier. OBS! Denne håndboken omhandler ulike typer gressklippere. Les bruksanvisningen nøye, slik at du kan identifisere, montere og bruke den klipperen du har kjøpt. Huom: Tämä käyttöohje kattaa useita tuotteita. Lue ohje huolella, jotta varmasti tunnistat oman koneesi, osaat koota sen ja voit hyvin käyttää leikkurisi ominaisuuksia hyódyesesi. OBS: Denna handbok behandlar olika produkter. Läs bruksanvisningen omsorgsfullt så att du har fullt klart för dig vilken maskin det gäller, hur du sätter samman den och hur du använder de olika funktionerna på din gräsklippare med hjul och bensinmotor. Bemærk: Denne manual gælder for flere forskellige produkter. Læs brugsvejledningen nøje for at identificere, samle og anvende de enheder, som er relevante for Deres benzindrevne rotorplæneklipper. A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 D 1 E 1 F1 F2 B A F3 F4 G 1 H1 A 3 2 H2 A H3 H4 B A J1 J2 K Tecumseh Vantage L1 L2 M 2 N 1 2 1 2 1 3 O1 O2 P Q1 Q2 B R S A T1 T2 T3 V4 V5 V6 V7 W1 W2 X1 X2 '0' X3 Y 3 2 1 Z2 Z3 Z4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS If not used properly this lawnmower can be dangerous! This lawnmower can cause serious injury to the operator and others, the warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and efficiency in using this lawnmower. The operator is responsible for following the warning and safety instructions in this manual and on the lawnmower. Never use the mower unless the grassbox or guards provided by the manufacturer are in the correct position. Explanation of Symbols on the Petrol Wheeled Rotary Lawnmower refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling - add fuel BEFORE starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot - if petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated - replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely - move the product away from the fuelling area before starting - Fuel should be stored in a cool place away from naked flames Preparation 1. Do not mow barefoot or in open sandals. Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout shoes. 2. The use of ear protection is recommended. 3. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris; they could be thrown by the blade. 4. Before using the machine and after any impact, check for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary. 5. Replace worn or damaged blades together with their fixings in sets to preserve balance. 6. Have faulty silencers replaced. Use 1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can collect. 2. Use the lawnmower only in daylight or good artificial light. 3. Avoid operating your lawnmower in wet grass, where feasible. 4. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your footing. 5. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and wear non-slip footwear. 6. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. 7. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. 8. Mowing on banks and slopes can be dangerous. Do not mow on banks or steep slopes. 9. Do not walk backwards when mowing, you could trip. Walk, never run. 10. Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you. 11. Release the Operator Presence control (OPC) to stop the engine before pushing the mower across surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed. 12. Never operate the lawnmower with damaged guards or without guards in place. - Warning Read the user instructions carefully to make sure you understand all the controls and what they do. Always keep the lawnmower on the ground when mowing. Tilting or lifting the lawnmower may cause stones to be thrown out. Keep bystanders away. Do not mow whilst people especially children or pets are in the mowing area. Beware of severing toes or hands. Do not put hands or feet near a rotating blade. Disconnect the spark plug before attempting any maintenance, cleaning or adjustment, or if you are going to leave the lawnmower unattended for any period. Blade continues to rotate after the machine is switched off. Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before touching them. STOP General 1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. 2. Only use the lawnmower in the manner and for the functions described in these instructions. 3. Never operate the lawnmower when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine. 4. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. Fuel Safety WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable - Wear protective clothing when handling any fuels and lubricants. - Avoid contact with skin. If affected, wash liberally with soap and water. - Remove petrol and engine oil before transporting the product. - Store fuel in a cool place in a container specifically designed for the purpose. In general plastic containers are unsuitable ENGLISH - 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 13. Do not overspeed the engine or alter governor settings. Excessive speed is dangerous and shortens lawnmower life. 14. Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting. (page 6) 15. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all times and especially when switching on the motor. 16. Do not tilt lawnmower when starting the engine 17. Do not put hands near the grass discharge chute whilst engine is running. 18. Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running 19. Spark plug wire may be hot - handle with care. 20. Do not attempt any maintenance on your lawnmower when the engine is hot. 21. Release the Operator Presence Control, to stop the engine, and wait until the blade has stopped:- before leaving the mower unattended for any period; 22. Release the Operator Presence Control, to stop the engine, wait until the blade has stopped, disconnect the spark plug lead and wait until the engine has cooled:- before refuelling - before clearing a blockage; - before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance; - if you hit an object. Do not use your lawnmower until you are sure that the entire lawnmower is in a safe operating condition.; if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury. 23. Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and, if the engine is provided with a shutoff valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing. Maintenance and storage 1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the lawnmower is in safe working condition. 2. Check the grassbox/grassbag frequently for wear or deterioration. 3. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. 4. Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt, spacer and impeller specified for this product. 5. Never store the lawnmower with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark. 6. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. 7. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves or excessive grease. 8. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors. 9. Be careful during adjustment of the machine to prevent entrapment of the fingers between the blade and fixed parts of the machine. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WHEEL ASSEMBLY (WHERE NECESSARY) 1. Select one of the holes in the mounting plate and note its position, as all four wheels will need to be adjusted to the same position (A1). 2. Locate the fixing bolt through hole in hub cap, wheel and selected hole in mounting plate. 3. Turn the wheel hub in a clockwise direction until the wheel assembly is securely located to the deck (A2). HANDLES Lower Handles 1. If your product has Cutting Height with levers (see Adjustment, page 5), ensure the lever is at the Highest Cut Height before following steps 2 & 3. 2. Insert each side of the lower handle into deck as shown in Fig B1. 3. Push each side of the handle firmly down until it is located securely into the deck (B2). 4. Insert screw through the washer and into holes using a pozidrive screwdriver and tighten fully into deck as shown in Fig B2. Upper Handles 1. Fit the upper handle to the lower handle with the bolts, washers and handle knobs. (C1) 2. Fit the cables to the handles with the cable ties provided, making sure the cables are not trapped between the upper and lower handles. Handle Adjusters fitted to product 1. Adjust handle assembly to the most comfortable operating position and tighten handle adjuster knob (C2) on both sides of the product. ENGLISH - 2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS RECOIL STARTER · You must release the brake by pulling the OPC lever to the handle before pulling out the cord. 1. Disconnect the spark plug lead. 2. Pull the OPC lever to release the brake on the engine. 3. Extend the pull cord fully (D1). 4. Locate the cord in the pull cord guide positioned on handle (E1). GRASSBOX ASSEMBLY - PLASTIC BOX Please Note Ensure no gap remains between the safety flap and the grassbox/bag Where grass collection is not required you can use the lawnmower without the grassbox/bag. Ensure the safety flap is fully closed 1. Insert the grassbox handle into the top of one of the grassbox halves. Press firmly down and forward until the handle clicks into position (F1) 2. Turn the grassbox half over and insert screw into hole (as illustrated in fig F1) and tighten fully. 3. Position the two grassbox halves together and press each location point (F2-A) into position without fully connecting the clips. When the location points are matched correctly firmly press the grassbox together until all clips are securely connected.(F2-B) 4. To attach the grassbox to your lawnmower, lift the safety flap (F3) and make sure the discharge chute is clean and free from debris. 5. Locate fully assembled grassbox onto 2 location points at the rear of the deck F4). 6. Locate safety flap onto the top of the grassbox. Ensure the grassbox is securely located. · Removal is th ...