Page 2 - KEY TO SYMBOLS; Key to symbols
2 – English KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols WARNING! The machine can be a dangerous tool if used incorrectly or carelessly, which can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the mach...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Contents
English – 3 CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols ............................................................. 2 Steps before using a new lawn mower ........................ 2 CONTENTS Contents ...................................................................... 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Pe...
Page 4 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Personal protection; Cutting cover and protective cover
4 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protection • Hearing protection • Gloves must be worn when required, for example when fitting, inspecting or cleaning cutting attachments. • Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear shorts, sandals or go barefoot. • Wear sturdy, non-slip boots or shoes. Gen...
Page 5 - Vibration damping system; Muffler; s safety equipment; Checking the brake trigger
English – 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier. The handlebar system's steel tube and the cutting cover are designed to minimise the vibrations from the engine. The mac...
Page 6 - Cutting equipment; General safety precautions
6 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Vibration damping system The handlebar system's steel tube and the cutting cover are designed to minimise the vibrations from the engine. Make sure the cutting cover is not damaged and that there are no visible defects such as cracks. Muffler Never use a machine that ...
Page 7 - Starting; Fuel safety; Transport and storage
English – 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before use: 1 Check that the engine brake works correctly and is undamaged. See the instructions under the heading Checking the braking effect. 2 Check that all handles and controls are undamaged and free of oil. 3 Check that the anti vibration system works and is not...
Page 8 - General working instructions; Basic safety rules; General
8 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General working instructions Basic safety rules • Look around you: - To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine. - To make sure that none of the above might come into contact with the cutting equipment. • Branches, twigs, ...
Page 9 - Cutting height; Adjusting the cutting height
English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutting height Shut down the engine before changing the cutting height. The cutting height adjustment is spring assisted. The cutting height can be adjusted in five different steps. Do not set the cutting height too low as there is a risk that the cutters might hit sl...
Page 10 - What is what on the lawn mower?
10 – English WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the lawn mower? M48 1 Handle / handlebar 2 Engine brake handle 3 Starter handle 4 Cutting height control 5 Fuel tank 6 Air purge 7 Air filter 8 Lower handlebar 9 Oil tank 10 Cutting cover 11 Muffler 12 Spark plug 13 Cutter/cutting equipment 14 Cup spring 15...
Page 12 - ASSEMBLY; Fitting the handlebar; Dismantling; Assembly
12 – English ASSEMBLY Fitting the handlebar Lift up the handlebar until the handlebar's upper tubular construction comes directly opposite to the handlebar's lower section. Tighten the knob correctly. Take care not to damage the cables and wires when you fold up the handlebar. Dismantling and assemb...
Page 13 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel; Petrol; Engine oil; Oil level; Fuelling
English – 13 FUEL HANDLING Fuel Petrol • Use good quality unleaded petrol. Leaded petrol can be used if unleaded petrol is not available. • Fuel should be at least 77 octane. • If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned. Engine oil Check the oil level before...
Page 14 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Starting and stopping; Cold engine; Drive
14 – English STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping Cold engine If the lawn mower is being started for the first time press on the fuel pump five times. After that you should press on the fuel pump three times when starting a cold engine. Warm engine If the engine is warm you do not generally n...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; Maintenance; Cleaning the air filter
English – 15 MAINTENANCE Maintenance The ignition lead should always be removed from the spark plug before repair, cleaning or maintenance work. Air filter The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid: • Carburettor malfunctions • Starting problems • Loss of eng...
Page 16 - Spark plug; Cutter
16 – English MAINTENANCE Clean the filter by knocking the filter against a flat surface. Never use solvent with petroleum, for example, kerosene, or compressed air to clean the filter. When reassembling, make sure that the filter completely seals against the filter holder. Spark plug If the machine ...
Page 17 - Drive and gearbox
English – 17 MAINTENANCE • Drain the oil by tipping the engine so that the oil runs out through the filler pipe. When the lawn mower with model designation M48 is tilted, the spark plug should always be positioned as the highest point. When the lawn mower with model designation M53 S is tilted, the ...
Page 18 - Daily maintenance
18 – English MAINTENANCE ´®z+H9"¶6P¨ ´®z+H9"¶6P¨ Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. Daily maintenance 1 Check that the engine brake handle works safely. 2 Brush leaves, grass and the like off of the lawn mower. 3 Check the oil level. 4 Clean the air intake on the star...
Page 19 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data; EC-declaration of conformity
English – 19 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Note 1: Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (L WA ) in conformity with EC directive 2000/14/EC. Note 2: Vibrations measured according to EN836 : 1997/A2:2001 EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only) Höörs Plåt ,...
