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MLMP170H51 by MacAllister
MLMP170H51 by MacAllister
Safety information
Getting
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Getting
Started . . .
Safety information
4. Replace faulty silencers.
5. Before using, always visually inspect to see that the cutting devices, cutting device
bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged
cutting devices and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
6. On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one cutting device can cause other
cutting devices to rotate.
Engine brake (brake bar (2)): Use the brake bar (2) to stop the engine. When you
release the bar the engine and the blade stop automatically in a few second. To mow,
hold the bar in the working position. Before you start to mow, check the brake bar (2)
several times to be sure that it is working properly. Ensure that the brake wire (6)
can be smoothly operated (i.e. is not catching or kinking in any way).
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CAUTION!
Do not touch rotating cutting device.
Operation
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fumes can collect.
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other drugs.
4. Avoid operating the product in wet grass, where feasible.
5. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
6. Walk, never run.
7. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
8. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
9. Do not mow excessively steep slopes near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.
10. Avoid using the product in bad weather conditions especially when there is a risk
of lightning.
11. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the product towards you.
12. Stop the cutting device(s) if the product has to be tilted for transportation when
crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the product to and from
the area to be mowed.
13. Never operate the product with defective guards, or without safety devices, for
14. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
15. Do not alter or tamper with any sealed adjustments for the engine speed control.
16. Do not tamper or disable any lawnmower safety systems or features.
17. Ensure and regularly check that all starting interlocks and operator presence controls
are properly functioning.
18. Stop the product according to instructions in this manual before leaving the operator’s
position and park it.
19. Disengage all cutting device and drive clutches before starting the engine.
20. Start the engine or switch on the engine carefully according to instructions and with
feet well away from the cutting device(s).
21. Do not tilt the product when starting the engine or switching on the engine, except if
the product has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely
necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator.
22. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute.
23. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
24. Never pick up or carry a product while the engine is running.
25. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug connector, make sure that all moving
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before clearing blockages or unclogging chute,
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before checking, cleaning or working on the product, after striking a foreign object.
Inspect the product for damage
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and make repairs before restarting and operating
the product,
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if the product starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
26. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug connector, make sure that all moving
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whenever you leave the product,
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before refuelling.
27. Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and, if the engine is provided
with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
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29. Never carelessly touch the product, you can burn yourself. While the product is in
operation or shortly thereafter, its parts such as the exhaust pipe, engine, and other
surfaces are extremely hot! Pay attention to the markings on the product.
30. Make sure that the air intake of the combustion engine is clear. Keep the air intake
free of dust, dirt particles, gases and fumes. Keep hands and feet away from the
cutting device at all times and especially when switching on the engine.
Maintenance and storage
1. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions for this product. Never carry out any
and product settings. Information about maintenance and repair is provided in this
user manual.
2. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the product is in safe working condition.
3. Improper maintenance or using non genuine parts may lead to malfunction/failure
of the product. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained products.
4. Never store the product with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can
