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Adjusting the Cutting Height
How to Mow
1
2
H
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.
J
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.
Removing and fitting the Blade and 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
(J)
.
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 condi-
tion. If the blade is cracked or damaged replace it
with a new one. Never use a blade bolt if the insulat-
ed head is damaged cracked or missing.
Fitting the Blade and Fan
1. Ensure the fan is located correctly.
(K)
2. Place the spacers onto the fan ensuring the pegs
have located into the holes.
(K)
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 K
.
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.
blade bolt
blade
fan
spacers
K
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 win-
dow, it is time to empty the grassbox.
See figure L.
2.
When the ball is
NOT
visible in the indicator win-
dow, grass is being collected.
See figure L.
Removing, Emptying and Refitting the Grassbox
L
grassbox is full
grassbox is
empty
