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Instruction Manual

Important

 

- Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly

These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from  
your mower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline  
on 

08456 400 800

.

Qualcast  

36V Lithium-Ion Cordless Rotary Mower

 

(Model: CLMB3634M)

Sep 2013

UK/Ireland 

08456 400 800

Web www.argosspares.co.uk

After Sales Support

Summary of Contents for CLMB3634M

Page 1: ...ation that will help you get the best from your mower ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely If you need help or have damaged or missing parts call the Customer Helpline on 08456 400 800 Qualcast 36V Lithium Ion Cordless Rotary Mower Model CLMB3634M Sep 2013 UK Ireland 08456 400 800 Web www argosspares co uk After Sales Support ...

Page 2: ...moving and Emptying the Grass Collector 11 Fitting and Removing the Battery 12 Operating Instructions Tips 13 Setting the Cutting Heights 13 Starting and Stopping 14 Mowing Advice 14 iPower Control Panel on Mower Handle 15 After Mowing Storage 16 Battery Charging 17 Charger LEDs 17 Battery LED Panel 18 Maintenance 19 General Maintenance 19 Battery Maintenance 19 Blade Maintenance 20 Troubleshootin...

Page 3: ... by objects thrown out from the machine Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine Sharp blade Beware of injury to toes or fingers Switch off and remove the isolator key before adjusting cleaning or before leaving the product unattended for any period Disconnect from the mains supply before any maintenance work Warning Beware of electric shocks Wait until all moving parts have stopped c...

Page 4: ...eived sufficient instruction concerning the use the of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Never mow while people especially children or pets are nearby The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property Do not operate the machine when barefoot o...

Page 5: ...o not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Always stand clear of the discharge zone when operating the machine Never pick up or carry the machine while the motor is running Do not modify this appliance Unauthorized modifications may impair the safety of your product and may result in increased noise and vibration Remove the isolator key whenever you leave the machine before clearing a bl...

Page 6: ...tc or surroundings The heating of the battery charger during the charging process could pose a fire hazard When the battery pack is not in use keep it away from other metal objects such as paper clips coins keys nails screws or other small metal objects that could create a connection from one terminal to another Shorting the battery terminals together can cause burns or a fire Under abusive condit...

Page 7: ...ators 19 Battery release button 20 Battery latch 21 Charger 22 Battery charge status display 23 Battery charger mains plug 24 Grass collector steel frame 25 Rubber lip on grass collector to connect to hard top 26 Flexible slots for grass collector steel frame base 27 Plastic retainers on side of of grass collector to fit steel frame 28 Support hook for grass collector 29 Battery charge indicator b...

Page 8: ...ve the handles partially fitted inside the box In this case unfold the handles and tighten the 4 fasteners If handles are no pre assembled proceed as follows Fit the handle base to the deck with the bolts washers and fasteners Ensure that the cable clips supplied are used to fix the cable to the handle Step 1 Handle Base Assembly Assembly 2 3 ...

Page 9: ...shers and quick release levers to the base handle Note that the fasteners can be fitted through holes at different heights to make the handle longer or shorter to suit the operator s height Step 2 Top Handle Assembly and Adjustment for Operator Height Assembly 4a 4b 1 2 2 3 ...

Page 10: ...10 Customer Helpline 08456 400 800 Step 3 Grass Collector Assembly Assembly 5a 5c 5e 5d 5b 24 4 26 24 24 25 27 ...

Page 11: ...crews and washers provided to lock the frame 24 in place 5d Clip the plastic retainers 26 27 along the bottom and two sides of the cloth grass collector onto the metal frame 24 5e Push the rubber lip of the grass collector 25 into the slots around the hard plastic top of the grass collector Step 3 Assemble the Grass Collector continued Assembly Step 4 Fitting Removing and Emptying the Grass Collec...

Page 12: ...e grass collector handle and lift it off to empty it Fitting the battery Lift the battery cover 10 until it locks into standing position slide the battery into the battery chamber Ensure it slides smoothly along the support rails and locks into position Close the battery cover Removing battery Stop the machine Pull out the isolator key Lift the battery cover activate the release latch on the batte...

Page 13: ...after the machine is switched off A rotating blade can cause injury CAUTION Do not touch rotating blades For the first cut each season a higher cutting setting should be selected Using a cutting height that is too low in longer grass will use more power and shorten the time the battery will run on each charge It is recommended to cut longer grass in 2 times or more This method will also cause less...

Page 14: ... safety feature stops the blade from rotating more quickly when the switch lever is released Mowing Advice When mowing do not allow the motor to labour particularly in heavy conditions When the motor labours the speed of the motor drops and you will hear a change in the motor sound If the problem persists set the cutting height to a higher setting Protect the battery from heat from continuous expo...

Page 15: ...y be damaged WARNING Switch the machine off remove the isolator key and the battery before adjusting or cleaning or if the cable is cut damaged or entangled Panel rotation 17 the control panel on the handle can be rotated for better readability Auto mode automatically varies the amount of power delivered to the motor while you work as grass conditions vary NOTE The battery will run for longer on l...

Page 16: ...achine on and off frequently during cutting may also reduce the battery run time To maximise the area that can be cut it is recommended to mow frequently and not to cut the grass too low Walk at a normal pace Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a soft brush and cloth Do not use water solvents or polishes Remove all grass and debris especially from the ventilation slots Turn the mach...

Page 17: ...Tips Do not use other battery chargers The battery charger supplied is specifically designed for the Lithium Ion battery used in this garden appliance Check the mains voltage The voltage of the power supply must correspond with the data on the nameplate of the battery charger Battery chargers operate on 220 240 V The battery is equipped with a temperature monitor that allows charging only within a...

Page 18: ...ng After continuous or repeated charging cycles without interruption the charger may warm up This is normal and does not indicate a technical defect of the battery charger The battery is equipped with a charge level indicator panel which indicates its charge condition This charge level indicator panel consists of 4 LEDs on the battery Press and hold the charge indicator button on the battery to ac...

Page 19: ...fitted Carry out necessary maintenance or repairs before using Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified service agent The following maintenance will ensure a long battery life Protect the battery against moisture and water Store in a cool dry environment Store the battery only within a temperature range between 0 C and 45 C For example do not leave the battery in a car in summer Do not le...

Page 20: ...using a spanner not provided to loosen the blade bolt and remove the blade Fit the new blade and the blade bolt Ensure that the blade is the correct way up so that the blade number can be seen and tighten the bolt securely If the blade is difficult to remove or fit insert a screwdriver into the hole to help prevent blade rotation Ensure the screwdriver is removed before attempting to turn the mach...

Page 21: ...t fully charged Charge battery Isolator key not inserted correctly fully Fit correctly Battery not inserted properly Ensure battery is correctly inserted Battery too hot cold Allow to cool warm Increase height of cut Garden product functions intermittently Internal wiring of garden product damaged Contact a service agent helpline Motor protector has activated Allow motor to cool and increase heigh...

Page 22: ...bolt 17 Nm Cutting blade damaged Replace the blade No charging procedure possible Battery contacts contaminated Clean the battery contacts e g by inserting and removing the battery several times or replace the battery The battery is defective due to a disconnection in the battery individual cells Replace the battery The charge control LEDs do not light up after inserting the mains plug into the so...

Page 23: ...o not dispose of any garden product battery charger battery or recharger into household waste Only for EC countries According to the European law 2002 96 EC electrical and electronic equipments that are no longer usable and according to the European law 2006 66 EC defective or used battery packs batteries must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner Only post o...

Page 24: ...instructions in section Transport Do not dispose of with household waste Dispose of safely according to local legal requirements Due to a program of continuous product improvement features and instructions are liable to change without notice After sales helpline number 08456 400 800 Spare parts purchases www argosspares co uk ...

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