CARING FOR YOUR LAWNMOWER
Cleaning
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
It is recommended that you clean your lawnmower
straight after mowing while the grass is still wet.
1.
Remove grass from under the hood with the
spanner/scraper tool.
(R)
2.
Remove the blade,
see Figure L
, to gain access to
the fan and clean with a soft brush.
(R)
3.
Lever the roller out of position and clean with a soft
brush.
(R)
4.
Remove grass clippings from:
•
all air intakes
(S)
•
grassbox
(T)
5.
Thoroughly clean the inside of the window with a
soft brush
(U)
.
6.
Wipe over the surface of your lawnmower with a
dry cloth.
(V)
•
IMPORTANT
Never use water for cleaning your lawnmower. Do
not clean with chemicals, including petrol, or
solvents - some can destroy critical plastic parts.
Transporting the lawnmower.
•
The Turbo Compact Vision lawnmower may be
transported on its roller
(W)
.
At the End of the Mowing Season
1.
Replace blade, bolts, nuts or screws, 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 (X)
The handles can be folded to take up the minimum of
space.
•
Loosen the handle knobs
•
Fold the upper handle over the lawnmower.
•
Ensure the switchbox cable is not trapped.
•
Store in a dry place where your lawnmower is
protected from damage.
REMOVING, EMPTYING AND REFITTING THE GRASSBOX
N1 - Grassbox is full
N2 - Grassbox is empty
Grassbox Full
•
As the grassbox fills up, grass will be clearly visible
through the window in the lid
(N)
.
•
When the window is full it is time to empty the
grassbox.
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 against the handles
(P)
.
2.
Remove the grassbox using the moulded handle
recesses as illustrated.
(See Figure Q)
.
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.
ENGLISH - 2
REMOVING AND FITTING THE BLADE AND FAN
M1 - Blade Bolt
M2 - Blade
M3 - Spacers
M4 - 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
(L)
.
2. Remove the blade bolt, blade, spacers and fan.
(M)
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.
(M)
2. Place the spacers onto the fan ensuring the pegs
have located into the holes.
(M)
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 M
.
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.
