OPERATION
Cutting Height Adjustment
CAUTION: For safety ensure that the Battery is removed from the unit
before adjusting the cutting height.
The cutting height of the unit may be adjusted from approximately 1in (2.5cm)
up to approximately 2in (5cm). The mower has three height positions. To prevent
overloading the mower when cutting long, thick grass it is recommended to
make one cut at the highest setting, then another cut at a lower setting. Adjust
the mower to the desired height as follows:
(1) Ensure that the roller is fitted flat, it is recommended that the height is
adjusted on a level surface. It is also recommended that the Grass catcher be
removed as this will allow easier access to the adjustment knobs.
(2) Loosen the two large knobs, one on each side of the mower body, to allow
movement of the roller arms. It is not necessary to remove the knob.
(See Figure 9)
(3) Slide the roller supports until the roller is at the required position, ensuring
that it is level and the knobs are at the same height.
(4) Tighten the knobs on both sides ensuring they are at the same height and
properly secured. Low cut height - for short, dry grass; High cut height - for
long, thick, or wet grass.
(See Figure 10)
Blade Adjustment and Lubrication
WARNING: Blades are extremely sharp, to avoid injury be
careful not to touch blades when make adjustments.
Remove the battery before adjusting the blades.
Blades have been pre-adjusted prior to leaving factory, mis-alignment
can sometimes occur; this can be caused by blades being too loose
or too tight against the cuttingbar. This can cause an uneven cut or
make the mower hard to push.
To correct misalignment, adjustments to the cutting bar are needed.
Each end of the cutting bar can be adjusted separately.
Turn the two adjustment nuts clockwise to tighten; this moves the
cutting bar closer in towards the blade. Turn the two adjustment nuts
anti-clockwise to loosen and move the cutting bar further away from
the blade.
NOTE:
Adjusting the nuts while making blade adjustments is a very
sensitive procedure. A turn of 1/16in is considered a major
adjustment. Before tightening one adjustment nut, make sure to
adjust the opposite nut an equal amount.
Do not over-tighten adjustment nut, as this could damage cutting
bar.
To check for correct adjustment insert a piece of paper between the
cutting cylinder and the straight blade.
Check with a piece of paper at each end of the blade to ensure
correct adjustment along the length of the blade. When the cutting
cylinder is turned by hand the paper should be cut cleanly.
If the paper is not cut then gradually tighten the nuts until the paper
can be cut cleanly.
To maintain maximum run time and smooth, efficient cutting
performance, an oil or spray lubricant can be applied to the edge of
the straight blade and the shaft bearings.
Victor Garden Tools
Adjustment nut
Figure 10
Low cut
High cut
Knob
Figure 9