Powerplus XQ POWXQG7555 User manual

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1APPLICATION ...................................................................................3
2DESCRIPTION (FIG. A).....................................................................3
3PACKAGE CONTENT LIST ..............................................................3
4SYMBOLS..........................................................................................4
5GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS......................................................5
5.1 Training......................................................................................................................5
5.2 Preparation................................................................................................................5
5.3 Operation...................................................................................................................5
5.4 Maintenance and storage .........................................................................................6
6ASSEMBLY........................................................................................7
6.1 Folding handle ..........................................................................................................7
6.2 Adjustment for an appropriate angle (Fig. 2)...........................................................7
6.3 Mounting and dismounting the grass catcher ........................................................7
6.4 Starter handle............................................................................................................7
6.5 Height of cut..............................................................................................................7
6.6 Toolbox......................................................................................................................7
74 IN 1..................................................................................................8
7.1 What is mulching?....................................................................................................8
7.2 Different uses............................................................................................................8
7.2.1 Retrofitting for mulching mower...................................................................................8
7.2.2 Resetting for side-discharge mowing...........................................................................8
7.2.3 Mowing with the grass catch bag.................................................................................8
7.2.4 Edge cutting................................................................................................................9
8OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................9
8.1 Before starting ..........................................................................................................9
8.2 To start engine and engage blade............................................................................9
8.3 Brake handle ...........................................................................................................10
8.4 To stop engine ........................................................................................................10
8.5 Auto move ...............................................................................................................10
8.6 For the best results when mowing.........................................................................11
8.7 Grass catcher..........................................................................................................11

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8.8 Deck.........................................................................................................................11
8.9 Height adjustment instructions..............................................................................11
9CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................12
9.1 Spark plug...............................................................................................................12
9.2 Lubrication instructions.........................................................................................12
9.3 Cleaning...................................................................................................................12
9.3.1 Engine air cleaner.....................................................................................................12
9.3.2 Cutting blade.............................................................................................................12
9.3.3 Blade mounting torque..............................................................................................13
10 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS (OFF SEASON).................................13
11 TRANSPORT ...................................................................................13
12 TROUBLES SHOOTING..................................................................14
13 TECHNICAL DETAILS ....................................................................15
14 NOISE...............................................................................................15
15 WARRANTY.....................................................................................16
16 ENVIRONMENT...............................................................................16
17 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY................................................17

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SELF-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER 163CC 560MM
POWXQG7555
1 APPLICATION
The purpose of this lawn mower is to cut grass. This lawn mower has been designed for
cutting grass areas in a domestic garden. It is not designed for commercial use.
WARNING! Read this manual and general safety instructions carefully
before using the appliance, for your own safety. Your power tool should
only be passed on together with these instructions.
2 DESCRIPTION (FIG. A)
1. Upper handle
2. Self-drive control handle
3. Choke Lever
4. Starter handle
5. Rope Guide
6. Locking Lever
7. Grass catch bag
8. Height adjusting lever
9. Deck
10. Sideward flap
11. Spark Plug
12. Fuel cap
13. Oil Cap
14. Locking knob
15. Cable clamp
16. Tool box
17. Brake control handle
18. Speed adjusting lever
19. Mulching wedge
20. Discharge channel
3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST
Remove all packaging materials.
Remove remaining packing and package inserts (if included).
Check that the package contents are complete.
Check the appliance, the power cord, the power plug and all accessories for
transportation damage.
Keep the packing materials as far as possible till the end of the warranty period. Dispose
it into your local waste disposal system afterwards.
WARNING: Packaging materials are not toys! Children must not play with
plastic bags! Danger of suffocation!
1 x self-propelled lawn mower 163 cc
1 x grass bag 1 x spark plug wrench 1 x manual
If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.

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4 SYMBOLS
In this manual and/or on the machine the following symbols are used:
Denotes risk of personal
injury or damage to the
tool.
In accordance with essential
applicable safety standards
of European directives.
Read manual before
use.
Warning! Flying objects.
Beware of thrown objects hit
by cutting attachment.
Keep bystanders away.
Danger –rotating
blades. Keep hands and
feet away from sharp
parts. Keep hands away
from blades, Don’t touch
the blades when starting
or while operating the
unit.
Fuel is flammable, keep fire
away. Allow engine to cool
for at least 2 minutes before
refuelling.
Toxic fumes! Don't
operate inside house.
Petrol engines emit
carbon monoxide. DO
NOT run in enclosed
area.
Wear hearing protection &
eye protection.
When repairing, please
take out the spark plug.
Then repair according to
the operation manual.
Caution: Hot engine! Do not
touch a hot silencer or
cylinder. You may get
burned. These parts get
extremely hot from operation.
When turned off they remain
hot for a short time.
Mandatory use of eye
protection.
Wear noise protection.
Wear gloves.
Keep hands and feet away.
Warning: Keep the safety signs clear and visible on the equipment. Replace
the safety signs if they are missing or illegible.

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5 GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: When using petrol tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should
always be followed to reduce the risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to the unit.
Read all these instruction before operating this product and retain these instructions for future
reference.
WARNING: This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation. This field may
under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To reduce the
risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their
physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this machine.
5.1 Training
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment;
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawn mower.
Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator;
Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby;
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
The operators must receive proper training in the use, adjustment and operation of the
machine, including prohibited operations.
5.2 Preparation
While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals;
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects
which can be thrown by the machine;
WARNING: Petrol is highly flammable.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling.
Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol
while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have
dissipated.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
Replace faulty silencers.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter
assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to
preserve balance.
5.3 Operation
Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes
can collect.
Warning! Do not use the lawnmower when there is a risk for lighting.
It is recommended to limit the duration of operation, in order to minimize the risks from
noise and vibration.
Be careful when using the lawnmower in slopes and near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible.
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
Walk, never run.