Florabest FBM 550 A1 User Manual
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FBM 550 A1
Petrol Lawnmower
Translation of original operation manual
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device.
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Content
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Symbols and icons ................................6
Symbols on the device ........................6
Symbols in the manual ........................7
Safety Instructions ................................7
Intended Use ..........................................9
General Description ............................10
Summary ...........................................10
Functional Description ......................10
Safety Equipment ..............................10
Delivery Contents .............................. 11
Initial Operation ................................... 11
Installing the Handle Bar ...................11
Installing the Starter Cord ................. 11
Installing the Grass Collection Box ...12
Installing the Mulch Kit ......................12
Filling with Engine Oil and Checking
the Oil Level ......................................12
Filling with Petrol ...............................13
Operation ..............................................13
Starting and Stopping the Engine .....13
Mowing ..............................................14
Working Instructions ...........................14
General Working Instructions ............14
Setting the Cutting Height .................14
Emptying the Grass Collection Box ... 14
Mowing with the Mulch Kit ................15
Cleaning and Maintenance .................15
Cleaning and General Maintenance
Work ..................................................15
Cleaning / Replacing the Air Filter .....16
Maintaining the Spark Plug ...............16
Changing the Engine Oil ...................16
Adjusting the Bowden Cable .............17
Maintenance Intervals .......................17
Checking/Sharpening/Replacing the
Blade .................................................18
Adjusting the Carburettor ..................18
Storage .................................................18
General Storage Instructions ............18
Storage During Longer Breaks from
Operation ..........................................18
Technical Specications .....................19
Disposal / Environmental Protection .. 19
Replacement parts ..............................20
Guarantee .............................................20
Troubleshooting ..................................21
Translation of the original
EC declaration of conformity .............22
Exploded Drawings ............................23
Grizzly Service-Center ........................25
Before initial use, please read these operating instructions and the Briggs & Strat-
ton instruction manual carefully in order to avoid incorrect handling. Keep the
instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any subsequent user, so the information is available at all times.
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Symbols and icons
Symbols on the device
Attention!
Read the instruction manual.
Risk of injury from parts being
ung out.
Keep bystanders away from the
equipment.
Risk of injury from sharp blades.
Keep feet and hands away.
Caution – toxic fumes!
Do not operate the equipment in
enclosed areas.
Caution – petrol is ammable!
Do not smoke and keep away
from heat sources.
Caution – risk of injury!
Before maintenance work,
switch off the engine and take
out the spark plug connector.
Caution – hot surfaces!
Risk of burning.
Symbols on the handle bar:
Stop the equipment:
Release the safety
catch
Wheel drive on:
Pull up the drive
catch
Symbols on the ller cap:
Note on the petrol ller
Caution! Before start-
ing, check the oil level.
Symbols on the oil ller cap:
Note on the oil ller
Symbols on the Tank:
Attention!
Read the instruction manual.
Caution – petrol is ammable!
Allow the engine to cool for at least
2 min. before refuelling.
Caution – toxic CO fumes! Do not
operate the equipment in enclosed
areas.
Pictorial Symbols on the Petrol Pump:
Caution – risk of injury!
Wear eye and ear protection.
Danger!
Keep hands and feet away.
L
WA
Information of the acoustic power
level L
dB
in dB.
wa
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Press the petrol pump
(primer) 3x before starting.
Fill Level Indicator on the Grass Collection Box:
Fill level indicator open:
Grass collection box empty
Fill level indicator closed:
Grass collection box full
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Symbols in the manual
Warning symbols with informa-
tion on damage and injury prevention.
Instruction symbols (the instruc-
tion is explained at the place of the
exclamation mark) with information
on preventing damage.
Help symbols with information on
improving tool handling.
Safety Instructions
This section deals with the basic safety
procedures when working with the equipment.
WARNING! Read all of the safety
instructions and directions. Failure
to observe the safety instructions
and directions may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
Instructions:
• This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Read the operating instructions carefully. Familiarise yourself with the
controls and with the correct use of the
equipment.
• Do not allow children or other people
who are unfamiliar with the operating
instructions to use the equipment. Local regulations may set a minimum age
for the user.
• Do not mow whilst people – especially
children – or animals are nearby. If
distracted, you may lose control of the
equipment.
• The operator or user is responsible for
accidents or damage to other persons
or their property.
• Observe noise control and local regulations.
Preparatory Measures:
• When mowing, always wear sturdy
shoes and long trousers. Do not mow
barefoot or in light sandals. Loose
clothing, jewellery or long hair can become caught in moving parts. Wearing
suitable clothing reduces the risk of
injury.
• Check the area on which the equipment is to be used and remove all objects (stones, sticks, wires) that could
be caught and ung out.
• Warning: Petrol is highly ammable.
Fire or explosions can result in serious
burns:
- Keep petrol only in containers in-
tended for this purpose;
- Only refuel outdoors and do not
smoke whilst refuelling;
- Fill with petrol before starting the
engine. Do not open the ller cap or
rell with petrol whilst the engine is
running or the equipment is hot:
- If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine. Instead, remove the
equipment from the surface on which
the petrol has been spilled. Avoid
any ignition attempt until the petrol
fumes have evaporated;
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- For reasons of safety, replace petrol
and other ller caps in the event of
damage.
• Replace defective silencers.
• Before use, always carry out a visual
inspection to check whether the cutting
tools, mounting bolts and entire cutting
unit are worn or damaged. To avoid
imbalance, only replace worn or damaged tools and bolts in sets.
• Take care with equipment that has
several cutting tools, as the movement
of one blade may result in rotation of
other blades.
• Use only replacement parts and accessories supplied and recommended
by the manufacturer. The use of parts
from other manufacturers may result
in injuries and will result in immediate
invalidation of the guarantee.
Handling:
• Do not run the combustion engine in
enclosed spaces, in which dangerous
carbon monoxide can collect.
• Mow only in daylight or with good articial lighting. An unlit working area can
result in accidents.
• If possible, avoid using the equipment
on wet grass.
• Always ensure a safe stance, particularly on slopes. This will give you better
control of the equipment in unexpected
situations.
- Always work across the slope, never
upwards or downwards.
- Take particular care when changing
the direction of travel on the slope.
- Do not mow on excessively steep
slopes.
• Run the equipment only at walking
speed.
• Take particular care when turning the
equipment around or pulling it towards
you.
• Stop the cutting tool if the equipment
has to be tipped up for transportation
over a surface other than grass and
when moving the equipment from and
to the surface to be mown.
• Do not use the equipment with damaged safety equipment or guards or
with no safety equipment attached, e.g.
impact protection and/or grass catchers. This ensures that the equipment
remains safe.
• Do not change the engine regulator
setting and do not over-rev it. This may
damage the equipment.
• Before starting, the engine, disengage
all cutting tools and drives.
• Start or operate the start switch with
care and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Ensure sufcient
space between feet and the cutting
tool. Risk of injury.
• When starting or activating the engine,
do not tip the equipment unless the
equipment has to be lifted for this procedure. In this case, tip the equipment
only as far as is absolutely necessary
and lift only the side that is away from
the user.
• Do not start the engine when standing
in front of the ejection channel.
• Switch on the engine in accordance
with the instructions and only if your
feet are a safe distance away from the
cutting tools.
• Do not place hands or feet under rotating parts. Always keep away from the
ejection opening. A moment of carelessness when using the equipment
may result in serious injury.
• Do not leave or carry the equipment
when the engine is running.
• Switch off the engine, take out the
spark plug connector and ensure that
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all moving parts are still:
- Before releasing blockages or removing obstructions in the ejection
channel;
- Before checking, cleaning or working
on the equipment;
- If a foreign body is struck. Look for
damage to the equipment and carry
out the necessary repairs before restarting and working with the equipment;
- If the equipment starts to vibrate unusually strongly, an immediate check
is required.
• Switch off the engine
- When leaving the equipment;
- Before refuelling;
• Close the throttle valve when stopping
the engine.
• Do not leave the equipment unattended in the workplace.
• Do not work with equipment that is
damaged or incomplete or has been
converted without the approval of the
manufacturer.
Using machines for applications other
than those intended may result in dangerous situations.
Maintenance and Storage:
• Ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are tightened rmly and the equipment
is in safe working condition. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
equipment.
• Do not keep the equipment with petrol
in the tank inside a building in which
petrol fumes could potentially come
into contact with open re or sparks.
• Allow the engine to cool before placing the equipment in enclosed spaces.
Risk of re.
• To avoid the risk of re, keep the engine, exhaust and area around the fuel
tank free of grass, leaves or leaking
grease (oil).
• Check the grass catcher regularly for
wear or loss of function.
• For reasons of safety, replace worn
or damaged parts. Replace defective
silencers.
• If the fuel tank is to be drained, do this
outdoors.
• Handle your equipment with care.
Keep the tools sharp and clean to enable you to work better and more safely.
Follow the maintenance directions.
• Do not attempt to repair the equipment
yourself unless you are trained to do
so. Any work not specied in these
instructions is to be carried out only by
customer service centres authorised
by us.
• Keep the equipment in a dry place and
out of reach of children. Machines are
dangerous if used by inexperienced
people.
Intended Use
The equipment is intended only for mowing lawns and grass areas up to 1200 m
domestic use.
This equipment is not suitable for commercial use. Commercial use will invalidate the
guarantee.
Any use other than specically permitted in
these instructions may result in damage to
the equipment and represent a serious risk
to the user.
The equipment is intended for use by
adults. Children or other people who are unfamiliar with the operating instructions must
not use the equipment.
The operator or user is responsible for
accidents or damage to other persons or
their property.
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