Cobra MX51SPH User Manual [nl]

MODELS: M51SPH MX51SPH

COBRA LAWN MOWER
OWNER’S MANUAL

Cobra Garden Machinery

Henton and Chattell Ltd., London Road, Nottingham NG2 3HW UK
www.cobragarden.co.uk

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CONTENTS

SECTION 1 SYMBOLS MARKED ON THE PRODUCT……………………………3
SECTION 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES…………………………………………….3
SECTION 3 PARTS DESCRIPTION………………………………..…………….…..6
SECTION 4 TECHNICAL DATA…………………………………………………...…..7
SECTION 5 ASSEMBLY…………………………………………………………….….7

SECTION 6 “3 IN 1”……………………………………………………………….…....10

SECTION 7 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS……………………………………..…..12
SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ……………………………..……...15
SECTION 9 LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS …………………………………..….15

SECTION 10 CLEANING………………………………………………………….…....15

SECTION 11 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS (OFF SEASON)………………………..16
SECTION 12 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE……………………………………..….18
SECTION 13 WARRANTY…………………………………………………………..….19

SECTION 14 ENVIRONMENT…………………………………………………………19
SECTION 15 EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY…………………………20

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WARNING：

For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your new unit. Failure to follow
instructions can result in serious personal injury. Spend a few moments to familiarise yourself with your
mower before each use.

1. SYMBOLS MARKED ON THE PRODUCT

Fig. A

B.1 Read Operator's Manual.
B.2 Keep bystanders away.
B.3 Pay attention to the operator's hands and feet to avoid injury.

B.4 Fuel is flammable. Do not add fuel with running machine.

B.5 Toxic fumes; don’t operate indoors, including your garage or shed.
B.6 When mowing, please wear protective glasses and ear plugs to defend the operator himself.
B.7 When repairing, please remove the spark plug, before undertaking repair work according to the operational manual.

B.8 Caution: Engine hot.

Figure B: Safety Label Found On the Lawn Mower: KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY.

2. GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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.

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Training

1. Before using the lawnmower read the instructions carefully. Familiarise yourself with the controls and pay particular
attention in learning how to stop the machine in an emergency.

2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawn mower. Local regulations can restrict
the age of the operator.

3. Never mow while people, especially children or pets are nearby.

4. Never use the mower if the operator is taking medicine or substances that could affect or impair his ability to react or
concentrate.

5. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

Before you start

1. While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or
wearing open toed sandals.

2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which can damage or be thrown
by the machine.

3. 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.

4. Replace faulty silencers.

5. Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blade, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged.

Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.

Operation and Caution

1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect, refuel outdoors
only.

2. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

3. Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible.

4. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

5. Walk, never run, always be in control of the lawnmower and never allow yourself to be pulled along.

6. For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.

7. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

8. Do not mow excessively steep slopes of more than 20°

9. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawn mower towards you.

10. Stop the blade if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when
transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed

11. Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards, or without safety devices, for example deflectors and/or grass
catchers, in place.

12. Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine.

13. Before starting the engine, disengage all blades and drive clutches.

14. Keep your feet well away from the blade when starting the engine and in accordance with the instructions.

15. Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine and always start on a flat surface free from long grass.

16. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute.

17. Never put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

18. Always ensure the engine is fully switched off before picking up/carrying the Lawnmower.

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19. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop and,
where a key is fitted remove the key, make sure engine has had time to cool:

- Before unclogging the chute and clearing blockages.

- Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn mower.

- After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before restarting.

- If the lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).

20. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop and,
where a key is fitted remove the key, make sure engine is completely cooled.

- Whenever you leave the lawn mower.

- Before refuelling.

21. Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel
valve off at the conclusion of mowing.

Maintenance and Storage

1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

2. Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fuel vapours can reach an open flame or spark

or where the temperature is high.

3. Before storage allow the engine to cool.

4. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and petrol storage area

free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

5. Check the grass catcher and deflector frequently for wear or deterioration.

6.Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Genuine parts should always be used as parts of

inferior quality can damage the equipment and compromise safety.

7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors. Always ensure engine is completely cooled before

starting this task.

8. If the blade needs to be removed, wear strong gloves to prevent injury to hands and fingers. Check the blades balance

after sharpening.

9. When transporting the machine make sure you close the fuel cut off. Be careful to ensure weight is evenly distributed.

Wear strong gloves.

10. When tilting the machine never tilt towards the air filter as this may become damaged with fuel.

11. Never crank the engine when the spark plug is removed.

12. Frequently check the fuel lines and fittings for damage and cracks, replace if necessary

13. Never start the engine with the air filter cover removed.

14. Carefully clean the mower and grass bag after use to remove debris as this can damage and corrode.

Fertilisers and top dressings are particularly corrosive.

15. In time your chassis may peel because of the abrasive action of the debris making contact. This can be remedied by

touching up paintwork where necessary to prevent corrosion.

Warning: Do not touch rotating blade.

Warning: Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped.

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3. PARTS DESCRIPTION

Fig.C MX51SPH

1. Upper handle 2. Starter handle 3. Rope Guide 4. Locking Lever

5. Grass catcher 6. Height adjusting lever 7. Deck 8. Sideward flap

9. Spark Plug 10. Oil Cap 11. Fuel cap 12. Cable-clamp

13. Choke Lever 14. Brake control handle 15. Self-drive control handle 16. Mulching wedge

17. Discharge channel

Including a spark plug wrench

Fig. H M51SPH

1. Upper handle 2. Self-drive control handle 3. Starter handle 4. Rope Guide

5. Locking Lever 6. Grass catcher 7. Height adjusting lever 8. Deck

9. Sideward flap 10. Spark Plug 11. Oil Cap 12. Fuel cap

13. Cable-clamp 14. Choke Lever 15. Brake control handle 16. Mulching wedge

17. Discharge channel

Including: a spark plug wrench

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