Prior To Mowing; During Start-Up; Handling - AL-KO Solo 546 Manual De Instrucciones

Safety guidelines

4.5 Prior to mowing

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Check the area completely prior to mowing and during mowing. Remove any foreign matter such as
pebbles, stones, wooden pieces, bones, etc. prior to mowing.
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Never mow without sturdy shoes and without wearing long pants. Never mow bare-footed or with
open-toe sandals.
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Attach the ejection shield and the grass catching device. Make certain that these are properly secured.
It is prohibited to use the mower without the ejection shield or with a damaged shield.
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Check the mower for
a) secure fit of fastening parts,
b) damage or severe wear and tear.
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Observe installation hints and specified torque when replacing parts.
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Check the grass catching device frequently for wear and tear.
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Lawn mowers with 4-cycle engine need to be serviced with engine oil prior to first-time usage (observe
the hints in the separate engine owners manual).
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Check the oil level prior to each mowing and refill oil if necessary.

4.6 During start-up

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The drive has to be disengaged when starting a self-propelled drive roller mower.
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The mower needs to be positioned on level ground when starting.
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Do not start-up in deep grass.
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When starting mower it is important that feet are away from the cutting unit.
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Never place hands or feet near moving parts. Be careful that neither hands nor feet will be caught
below the deck.

4.7 Handling

Do not run the engine in enclosed areas where dangerous exhaust fumes may collect. Danger of
poisoning!
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The engine/exhaust becomes very hot: Do not touch!
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Always position yourself firmly on the ground when mowing on a slope.
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Move at a walking pace when mowing.
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Mow diagonally on a slope, never in a straight upward or downward motion.
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Be especially careful when changing directions on a slope.
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Be especially careful when turning mower around or when pulling mower towards you.
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Do not walk backwards with the mower. Danger of stumbling. Avoid walking backwards.
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Avoid abnormal body positions. Assure solid positioning on the ground, and at all times, keep your
balance.
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Always keep sufficient distance which is established by the length of the handle.
Turn off engine and remove spark plug cap,
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Prior to checking the mower,
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prior to removing blockages of ejected material,
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or prior to cleaning the mower and for other maintenance work, and
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when you mount the Assembly mulching Set
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when the mower is temporarily left alone,
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when the mower is lifted or tilted during transport.
Turn engine off when,
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Opening the ejection shield and when removing grass catching device,
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when removing the upper handle section from the lower handle section,
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when pushing mower outside the lawn,
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when the cutting height is to be adjusted,
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prior to refueling,
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when crossing areas other than grass,
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when transporting the mower to or from the grass area.