User manual HUSQVARNA GX560

[. . . ] Only use the lawnmower in the manner and for the functions described in these instructions. Never operate the lawnmower when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine. 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. [. . . ] Fill with oil as instructed in your Engine Owners Manual provided with your product. Pull and firmly hold the Operator Presence Control to the upper handle. Place your right foot firmly on the deck and grasp the top of the lower handle with your left hand. This ensures the product is in a secure position when starting and also prevents an unsightly ring being cut in your lawn. Pull the starting handle gently until you feel a resistance, return the starting handle slowly. Allow the engine to reach its full running speed then gently lower the lawnmower to the ground. When the engine has warmed up make sure the choke control lever is in the 'Run' (N) position. To Stop your Lawnmower • Blade continues to rotate after the machine has switched off, rotating blades can cause injury. Close the fuel tap (K) ENGLISH - 2 IMPORTANT AIR CLEANER Before any servicing to the underside of your machine, close the fuel tap, let the engine run until it stops, disconnect the spark plug lead and TIP THE MACHINE ON ITS SIDE WITH THE AIR CLEANER UPPERMOST. € Always keep your feet on flat ground with the mower below you on the slope and with the spark plug uppermost to avoid lubricating oil running into the cylinder. € Do not use this mower on slopes which are wet or more than 450 from horizontal. € • Before using the lawnmower, always visually inspect to see that blades and bolts are not worn or damaged. Your lawn will suffer if more than one third of its length is cut at one time. Keep hands and feet away from the blade, a rotating blade cannot be seen. Adjusting the Cutting Height • • Never use more than 2 cutting height spacers. Spacers can only be fitted between the blade and the fan and never between blade and the bolt (P). Ensure the Operator Presence Control is released, when the engine has stopped rotating - disconnect the spark plug lead. Remove the blade bolt (P1) and blade (P2) as described in ʻRemoving the Blade and Fan’. Removing & Fitting the Blade & Fan WARNING • Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges could cause injury. Removing the Blade and Fan • Renew your metal blade after 50 hours mowing or 2 years whichever is the sooner - regardless of condition. Ensure the Operator Presence Control is released, when the engine has stopped and the blade has stopped rotating - disconnect the spark plug lead. Turn your lawnmower on its side with the air cleaner uppermost (see pic above). [. . . ] Do NOT dispose of used fuels/oils with household waste Do NOT dispose of used fuels/oils to water. Waste fuels/oils are harmful, but can be recycled and should be disposed of through the recognised facilities. Do NOT incinerate ENGLISH - 5 EC Declaration of Conformity Husqvarna AB, 561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden Declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s); Category. See Product Rating Label Conforms to the essential requirements & provisions of the following EC Directives: 2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2000/14/EC based on the following EU harmonized standards applied: EN 836, EN55012 The maximum A weighted sound pressure level LpA at the operator’s position, recorded on a sample of the above product(s) corresponds to the Level given in the table. [. . . ]