SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
8. Do not walk backwards when mowing, you could
trip.
9. Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you.
10. Switch off before pushing the mower over surfaces
other than grass.
11. Never operate the lawnmower with damaged guards
or without guards in place.
12. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means
at all times and especially when switching on the
motor.
13. Do not tilt lawnmower when the motor is running,
except when starting and stopping. In this case, do
not tilt more than absolutely necessary and lift only
the part which is away from the operator. Always
ensure that both hands are in the operating position
before returning the appliance to the ground.
14. Never pick up or carry a mower when it is operating
or still connected to the mains supply.
15. Remove the plug from the mains :
-
before leaving the mower unattended for any period;
-
before clearing a blockage;
-
before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
-
if you hit an object. Do not use your lawnmower
until you are sure that the entire lawnmower is in a
safe operating condition.;
-
if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally.
Check immediately. Excessive vibration can cause
injury.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
lawnmower is in safe working condition.
2. Check the grassbox/grassbag frequently for wear or
deterioration.
3. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
4. Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt, spacer
and impeller specified for this product.
5. Be careful during adjustment of the lawnmower to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving
blades and fixed parts of the machine.
HANDLES
Preparing your lawnmower for use
•
Your lawnmower is supplied with the upper
handle folded over the machine for packing and
transportation. (See Figure A)
Handle in Operating Position
•
Lift handle as illustrated in figure B.
•
Do not drop the handle.
•
Make sure that the cable does not become
trapped between the handles
STARTING AND STOPPING
To Start your Lawnmower
1. Connect female extension cable connector to the
back of the switchbox
(C)
.
2. Form loop in mains cable and push the loop through
the slot as illustrated in picture
(D)
3. To secure, position loop over the hook and pull the
cable back through the slot as illustrated in picture
(E)
.
4. Connect plug to mains and switch on.
5. To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to clear
any residual grass in the collection chute, tilt your
lawnmower slightly
(F)
.
The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button
(G1) to prevent accidental starting.
6. Press and hold the lock-off button
(G)
on the
switchbox, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop
levers towards the upper handle
(H)
.
7. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards the
upper handle and release the lock-off button.
8. When the lawnmower has reached full speed gently
lower it onto the lawn.
•
NOTE
There are two start/stop levers fitted. Either one
can be used for starting the lawnmower.
•
IMPORTANT
Do not use the start/stop levers intermittently
To Stop your Lawnmower
1. To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to clear
any residual grass in the collection chute, tilt your
lawnmower slightly
(F)
.
2. Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever.
HOW TO MOW
1. For the best results mow the outside edge of the
lawn in a clockwise direction first.
(H1)
2. Then start mowing the edge of the lawn nearest to
the power point so the cable is laid out on the lawn
you have already cut.
(H2)
3. For best grass collection always mow in a straight
line, do not swing the lawnmower from side to side.
•
Do Not Overload Your Mower
Mowing long thick grass may cause the motor speed to
drop, you will hear a change in the motor sound. If the
motor speed drops you may overload your lawnmower
which may cause damage. When mowing in long thick
grass a first cut with the cutting height set higher will
help reduce the load. See Adjusting the Cutting Height.
Mow twice a week during the growing season, your
lawn will suffer if more than a third of its length is cut at
one time and this may also result in poor collection.
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
•
Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges
could cause injury.
•
USE GLOVES.
•
Never use more than 3 Cutting Height Spacers.
•
Spacers must only be fitted between the blade and
the fan and NEVER between the blade and the bolt.
1. Remove the blade bolt, and blade as described in
Removing the Blade and Fan.
2.
For a Lower Cut
- Add spacers to a maximum of 3.
3.
For a Higher Cut
- Take spacers away.
4. Refit the blade as described in
Fitting the Blade
and Fan.
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