Qualcast 56cm Self Propelled Lawnmower, Operating Instructions Manual, Page: 16 / 23

Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244 Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244
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5. Exhaust gas is dangerous. Only start the engine
out in the open.
6. Make sure that all the guards are fitted and
that they are in good working order.
7. The machine should only be operated by
persons who are well informed with the way it
works, and who are in reasonably good physical
condition.
8. It can be dangerous to mow the grass when it
is wet. Try to ensure that you only mow the grass
when it is dry.
9. Advise children and others to keep well away
from the lawn mower.
10. Never mow the grass in poor visibility.
11. Remove all loose objects from the lawn
before you start mowing the grass.
6.2 Tips for proper mowing
Important!
Never open the chute flap when the
grass collection bag has been detached (to be
emptied) and the engine is still running. The
rotating blade can cause serious injuries!
Always carefully fasten the chute flap and
collection bag. Switch off the engine before
emptying the collection bag.
Always ensure that a safe distance (provided by
the length of the long handles) is maintained
between the user and the mower housing. Be
especially careful when mowing and changing
direction on slopes and inclines. Maintain a solid
footing and wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and
long trousers. Always mow along the incline (not
up and down).
For safety reasons, the lawn mower may not be
used to mow inclines whose gradient exceeds 15
degrees. Use special caution when backing up
and pulling the lawn mower. Tripping hazard!
6.3 Mowing
Only use a sharp blade that is in good condition.
This will prevent the grass blades from fraying and
the lawn from turning yellow.
Try to mow in straight lines for a nice, clean look in
in so doing, the mowing swaths should always
overlap each other by a few centimeters in order
to avoid bare strips.
Keep the underside of the mower housing clean
and remove grass build-up. Deposits not only
make it more difficult to start the mower; they
decrease the quality of the cut and make it
harder for the machine to bag the grass. Always
mow along inclines (not up and down). Slightly
turning the front wheels up the hill while mowing
will assist the mower in producing a straight line.
Select the cutting height according to the length
of the grass. If the lawn has grown quite a bit,
mow over it several times so that no more than 4
cm of grass are cut at one time.
Switch off the engine before inspecting the
blade. Keep in mind that the blade continues
to rotate for a few seconds after the engine
has been switched off. Never attempt to
manually stop the blade.
Regularly check to see if the blade is securely
attached, is in good condition and is sharp. If the
contrary is the case, sharpen the blade or
replace it. In the event that the blade strikes an
object, immediately switch off the lawn mower
and wait for the blade to come to a complete
stop. Then inspect the condition of the blade and
the blade mount. Replace any parts that are
damaged.
Tips for proper mowing:
1. Pay attention to ensure that you do not run into
or over anything that could damage the mower.
The lawn mower could be damaged and/or the
machine could inflict bodily injury.
2. A hot engine, exhaust or drive unit can burn the
skin if touched. Thus, do not touch these parts
unless the mower has been switched off for some
time and you know that they have cooled down!
3. Use extra caution when mowing on inclines
and steep grades.
4. Do not use the mower if the daylight or artificial
light levels are insufficient .
5. Check the mower, the blade and other parts if
they have struck a foreign object or if the
machine vibrates more than usual.
6. Do not make any adjustments or repairs until
the engine has been switched off. Pull the plug
boot off the spark plug.