CARING FOR YOUR LAWNMOWER
Cleaning
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IMPORTANT
It is very important that you keep your lawnmower
clean. Grass clippings left in any of the air intakes or
under the hood could become a potential fire hazard.
•
USE GLOVES
1. Remove grass from under the hood with the
spanner/scraper tool.
(Q)
2. Using a soft brush - remove grass clippings from all
air intakes and the grassbox.
(R)
3. Remove the blade,
see Figure K
, to gain access to
the fan and clean with a soft brush.
(R)
4. Remove grass clippings from both sides of the
grassbox full indicator (if fitted).
(R)
5. Clean your lawnmower thoroughly.
(R)
6. Wipe over the surface of your lawnmower with a dry
cloth.
(R)
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IMPORTANT
Never use water for cleaning your lawnmower. Do
not clean with chemicals, including petrol, or
solvents - some can destroy critical plastic parts.
At the End of the Mowing Season
1. Replace blade and blade bolt, if necessary.
2. Clean your lawnmower thoroughly.
3. Ask your local Service Centre to clean the air filter
thoroughly and carry out any service or repairs
required.
4. Make sure that the electric cable is coiled properly.
Storing the lawnmower
The handles can be folded to take up the minimum of
space.
1. Hold onto the lower handle with your left hand (as
illustrated in figure S).
2. Hold the upper handle with your right hand and
push in the direction of the arrow.
3. Move the handle slowly forward to rest it on the
lawnmower. Do not drop the handle.
•
Ensure the switchbox cable is not trapped.
•
Store in a dry place where your lawnmower is
protected from damage.
ENGLISH - 3
REMOVING, EMPTYING AND REFITTING THE GRASSBOX
M1 - Grassbox is full, M2 - Grassbox is empty
Grassbox Full Indicator (if fitted) (M)
•
Your lawnmower may be fitted with a grassbox
full indicator
•
IMPORTANT
The machine must be switched on for the
grassbox full indicator to operate
1. When the ball reaches the top of the indicator
window, it is time to empty the grassbox.
See figure
M.
2. When the ball is
NOT
visible in the indicator
window, grass is being collected.
See figure M.
Emptying the Grassbox
•
Stop the lawnmower, as described in ‘To Stop
your Lawnmower’ and wait until the blade has
stopped rotating, BEFORE lifting the grassbox
lid.
1. Lift the grassbox lid and rest it against the lower
handle
(N)
.
2. Remove the grassbox using the moulded handle
recesses at the front and rear of the grassbox.
(See
Figure P)
.
3. Empty grassbox.
4 Replace grassbox and lid carefully.
•
Failure to fit the grassbox and grassbox lid
correctly will cause poor collection of grass
clippings.
REMOVING AND FITTING THE BLADE AND FAN
L1 - Blade Bolt, L2 - Blade, L3 - Spacers, L4 - Fan
Removing the Blade and Fan
1. To remove the blade bolt, hold the fan firmly and
with the spanner provided loosen the blade bolt by
turning it anti-clockwise
(K)
.
2. Remove the blade bolt, blade, spacers and fan.
(L)
3. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
•
Renew your metal blade after 50 hours mowing
or 2 years whichever is the sooner - regardless
of condition.
•
If the blade is cracked or damaged replace it
with a new one.
•
Never use a blade bolt if the insulated head is
damaged cracked or missing.
Fitting the Blade and Fan
1. Ensure the fan is located correctly.
(L)
2. Place the spacers onto the fan ensuring the pegs
have located into the holes.
(L)
3. Place the blade onto the spacers ensuring the pegs
have located into the holes on the blade and
ensuring the blades is positioned as illustrated in
Figure L
.
4. Place the blade bolt through the centre hole of the
blade.
5. Tighten down clockwise by hand.
6. Hold the fan firmly and tighten the blade bolt with
the spanner provided.
FAULT FINDING HINTS
Fails to Operate
1. Is the correct Starting procedure being followed?
See ‘To Start your Lawnmower’
2. Is the Power Turned On?
3. Check the fuse in the plug, if blown replace.
4. Fuse continues to blow?
Immediately disconnect from the mains
electricity supply and consult your local
approved Service Centre.
Poor Flotation
1. Disconnect from the mains electricity supply.
2. Clean the underside of the hood and the fan blades.
3. Raise to a higher height of cut. See ‘Adjusting the
Cutting Height’.
4. If poor flotation persists?
Disconnect from the mains electricity supply
and consult your local approved Service Centre.
