H
J
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The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button
(H1) to prevent accidental starting.
6. Press and hold the lock-off button
(H)
on the
switchbox, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop
levers towards the upper handle
(J)
.
7. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards
the upper handle and release the lock-off button.
8. When the lawnmower has reached full speed gen-
tly lower it onto the lawn.
NOTE: There are two start/stop levers fitted. Ei-
ther one can be used for starting the lawnmower.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the start/stop levers in-
termittently
To Stop your Lawnmower
1. To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to
clear any residual grass in the collection chute, tilt
your lawnmower slightly
(G)
.
2. Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever.
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.
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 mow-
ing in long thick grass a first cut with the cutting
height set higher will help reduce the load. See Ad-
justing the Cutting Height.
REMEMBER:
For best grass collection always mow
in a straight line, do not swing the lawnmower from
side to side.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
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.
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How to Mow
Starting and Stopping cont’d
