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J
M
Starting and Stopping
To Start your Lawnmower
1.
Form loop in mains cable and push the loop
through the slot.
(H)
2.
To secure, position loop over the hook and pull the
cable back through the slot
(J)
.
3.
Connect plug to mains and switch on.
4.
Tilt the handle downwards to slightly raise the front
of the lawnmower and to reduce the risk of lawn
damage whilst starting.
The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button
(K1) to prevent accidental starting.
5.
Press and hold the lock-off button
(K)
on the switch-
box, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop levers
towards the upper handle
(L)
.
6.
Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards the
upper handle and release the lock-off button
(M)
.
7.
Lower the lawnmower to its proper operating posi-
tion and commence mowing.
•
NOTE - There are two start/stop levers fitted.
Either one can be used for starting the lawn-
mower.
•
IMPORTANT - Do not use the start/stop levers
intermittently
To Stop your Lawnmower
1.
Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever.
K
L
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How to Mow
N
1.
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.
(N)
2.
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.
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 Cutting Height Adjustment.
Removing and Fitting the Blade and Fan
•
Always handle the blade with care - sharp
edges could cause injury.
•
USE GLOVES.
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
(P)
.
2.
Remove the blade bolt, blade, and fan.
(P)
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 insu-
lated head is damaged cracked or missing.
Fitting the Blade and Fan
1.
Ensure the fan is located correctly.
(P)
2.
Fit the blade to the fan with the sharp edges of the
blade pointing away from the fan.
3.
Re-assemble blade bolt through blade and fan.
4.
Hold the fan firmly and tighten blade bolt firmly with
the spanner provided. Do not over tighten.
5.
Do not use a longer spanner.
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blade
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