VITO GARDEN VIMR1200, Instruction Manual

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9. Do not mow on slopes of more 

than 20°.

10. Exercise extreme caution when 

pulling the lawnmower towards you.

11. Make sure that the blade is 

stopped if the machine has to be 

lifted fo transport.

12. Never operate the lawnmower 

with defective guards, or without 

safety devices, for example deflectors 

and/or grass catchers, in place.

13. Start the motor or switch on 

the motor carefully according to 

instructions and with feet well away 

from the blade.

14. Do not tilt the lawnmower when 

starting the motor or switching on 

the motor. Start the motor or motor 

on a flat surface that is free of 

obstacles and tall grass.

15. Do not put hands or feet near or 

under rotating parts. Keep clear of 

the discharge opening at all times.

16. Never pick up or carry a 

lawnmower while the motor is 

running.

17. Stop the motor and disconnect 

the power supply cable：

- Before carrying out any work 

beneath the cutting deck or 

unclogging the chute;

- Before checking , cleaning or 

working on Lawnmower;

- After striking a foreign object. In 

spec the lawnmower for damage 

and make repairs before restarting 

and operating the lawnmower;

- If the lawnmower starts to vibrate 

abnormally immediately check and 

remove the cause of the vibration;

- Whenever you leave the 

lawnmower unattended.

- When transporting the equipment.

18. Stop the motor:

- Every time the grass catcher is 

removed or replaced.

- Before regulating the grass cutting 

height.

19. When mowing, always keep to 

a safe distance from the rotating 

blade. This distance is the length of 

the handle.

D) MAINTENANCE 

AND STORAGE

1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws 

tight to be sure the equipment is in 

safe working condition.

Regular maintenance is essential 

for safety and for maintaining 

performance levels.

2. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the 

lawnmower, and particularly the motor, 

free of grass, leaves, or excessive 

grease. Do not leave garden rubbish 

containes within a room. (Fig.2.07)

3. Check the deflector and grass 

catcher frequently for wear and 

deterioration.

4. Periodically check the electric cables 

and replace them if they are damaged 

or the insulation has been damaged. 

Never touch a badly insulated cable if 

it still connected to the power supply. 

Remove the cable from the socket 

before taking any action.

5. Wear strong work gloves when 

removing and reassembling the 

blade. (Fig.2.08)

6. Check the blade’s balance after 

sharpening. (Fig.2.08)

7. For reasons of safety, do not use 

the equipment with worn cables 

or damaged parts. Parts are be 

replaced and not repaired. Use 

genuine spare parts. Parts which 

are not of an equivalent quality 

can damage the equipment and be 

dangerous for your safety.

3. ASSEMBLY

- Insert the lower part right (Fig 

3.01-pos.1) and left (Fig3.01-pos.2) 

of the handle into the respective 

holes and lock into position with the 

supplied screws (Fig3.01-pos3).

Attach the upper part of the handle 

(Fig 3.01-Pos.4) to the lower part 

using the knobs (Fig 3.01-Pos. 5) 

and the supplied nuts and bolts as 

shown. Attach the cable-clamp (Fig 

3.01-Pos. 6) to the position shown 

and then attach the cable (Fig 3.01-

Pos. 7). The correct position of the 

electric cable hook (Fig 3.01-Pos. 8) 

is as shown.

4. DESCRIPTION 

OF CONTROLS

The motor is controlled by a dual 

action switch to prevent starting 

it accidentally. To start, press the 

button (Fig.4.01-pos.2) and pull the 

lever (Fig.4.01-pos.1). The motor 

automatically stops on releasing the 

lever (Fig.4.01 -pos.1).

WARNING: 

Blade continues to 

rotate after machine is switched off.

The cutting height is adjusted by 

attaching the wheels to the required 

hole (Fig.4.02). All the wheels 

must be at the same height. Make 

this adjustment only when the blade 

is stopped.

5. GRASS CUTTING

Lift the stone-deflector and 

correctly attach the rigid grass 

catcher (Fig.5.01 -pos.1 ). Start the 

motor by pressing the safety push-

button (Fig.5.02-pos.2) and pulling 

the lever (Fig.5.02-pos.1) of the 

switchgear. If it is necessary to tilt 

the machine to encourage the motor 

to start on grass, it should only be 

tilted from the front.

While cutting, ensure that the electric 

cable is always behind you and on the 

area of grass already cut (Fig.5.03).