Safety Precautions
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Preparation
1.
Do not mow barefoot or in open sandals.
Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and
stout shoes.
2.
Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones,
bones, wire and debris; they could be thrown
by the blade.
3.
Before using the machine and after any
impact, check for signs of wear or damage
and repair as necessary.
4.
Replace worn or damaged blades together
with their fixings in sets to preserve balance.
Use
1.
Use the lawnmower only in daylight or good
artificial light.
2.
Avoid operating your lawnmower in wet
grass, where feasible.
3.
Take care in wet grass, you may lose your
footing.
4.
On slopes, be extra careful of your footing
and wear non-slip footwear.
5.
Mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down.
6.
Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Walk never run.
7.
Mowing on banks and slopes can be
dangerous. Do not mow on
banks
or
steep
slopes.
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. Do not put hands near the grass discharge
chute.
15. Never pick up or carry a mower when it is
operating or still connected to the mains
supply.
16. Remove the plug from the mains :
-
before leaving the mower unattended for any
period;
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before clearing a blockage;
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before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
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if you hit an object. Do not use your
lawnmower until you are sure that the entire
lawnmower is in a safe operating condition.;
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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.
Assembly Instructions
Assembly of Lower Handles to Deck
1.
Locate 2 screws into the holes in the
handles.
2.
Using a pozidrive screwdriver, secure the
screws into the lower handles, ensuring the
point of the screw stays inside the handle.
(A)
3.
Insert lower handle with screw attached into
hole in the deck and fully tighten screws.
Repeat on the other side.
(B)
NOTE:
The screw will form its own thread.
Fitting Upper Handles to Lower Handles.(C)
1.
Ensure the upper handle is located correctly
with the lock-off button on the switchbox
uppermost.
2.
Ensure the upper handle and the lower
handle are aligned correctly.
3.
Fit the bolts, washers and handle knobs.
4.
Fit the cable to the handles with the clips
provided, making sure the cables are not
trapped between the upper and lower
handles.
Grassbox Assembly. (D)
1.
Locate grassbox upper into grassbox lower.
Align clips, ensure all clips are correctly
located.
2.
Clip the two halves together.
3.
Ensure all clips are securely connected.
