Fault Finding
The following table gives checks and actions that you can perform if your machine does not operate correctly.
If these do not identify/remedy the problem contact your Qualcast approved service agent.
Warning - switch off, remove plug from mains before investigating fault.
Symptom
Possible Cause
Remedy
Machine fails to operate
Power turned off
Turn power on
Mains socket faulty
Use another socket
Extension cable damaged
Inspect cable, replace if damaged
Fuse faulty/blown
Replace Fuse
Machine functions
Extension cable damaged
Inspect cable, replace if damaged
intermittently
Machines internal wiring damaged
Contact your service agent
Machine leaves
Height of cut too low
Increase height of cut
ragged finish
(see Height of Cut Adjustment)
Cutting blade blunt
Replace blade
(see Blade Maintenance)
Underside of machine
Clean machine (see After
badly clogged
Mowing/Storage)
Blade fitted upside down
Refit blade correctly
(see Blade Maintenance)
Cutting blade not
Cutting blade obstructed
Clear obstruction
rotating
Blade nut/bolt loose
Tighten blade nut/bolt
Excessive
Blade nut/bolt loose
Tighten blade nut/bolt
vibration/noise
Cutting blade damaged
Replace blade
Declaration of Conformity
Measured values determined according to 2000/
14/EC (sound pressure level at a height of 1.60 m,
1 m distance away) and EN 28 662.
Typically the A-weighted noise level of the product is:
sound pressure level 72 dB (A) ; sound power level
83 dB (A).
The typical hand/arm vibration is below 2.5 m/s²
We declare under our sole responsibility, that this
product is in conformity with the following standards
or standardization documents: EN60335,EN 836
according to the provisions of the directives
89/336/EEC, 98/37/EC, 2000/14/EC.
2000/14/EC: The guaranteed sound power level L
Wa is lower than 84 dB (A). Conformity assessment
procedure according to Annex VIII
Notified body: .SRL Sudbury, England
Signed at Stowmarket
Date: 2001
