Maintenance
Stop, remove plug from the power supply.
Note:
To ensure long and reliable service, carry out the
following maintenance regularly.
Regularly check for obvious defects such as a loose,
dislodged or damaged blade, loose fixings, and worn
or damaged components. Check that covers and
guards are undamaged and correctly fitted.
Blade Maintenance
For easier operation lubricate the cutter blades before
and after use, apply the oil so that it runs between the
two blades.
Rewiring the Supply Cable
We
strongly recommend
that you contact a Qualcast
Approved Service Agent. The method below should
only be followed by a qualified electrician.
1)
Remove the re-wire cover Fig 2A by removing
screw Fig 2B.
2)
Loosen terminal screws Fig 2C and remove old
cable Fig 2D.
3)
Strip back supply cable as shown in Fig 3
Note
: The copper ends of each wire should be twisted
before connecting to the terminal block as shown
Fig3A.
DO NOT
tin with solder.
4)
Thread the cable Fig 2D through the cable
grommet Fig 2E and connect to the terminal
Fig 2F by tightening the two terminal screws
Fig 2C.
Ensure the live wire is connected to the correct
switch terminal Fig 2.
5)
Route cable as shown Fig 2.
6)
Replace cover Fig 2A by refitting screw Fig 2B.
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
Fails to operate
Is the power turned on?
Turn power on
Is the mains socket live?
Try another socket and/or
another appliance
Has the fuse blown?
Replace fuse
Fuse continues to blow
Contact a Qualcast
Approved Service Agent
Supply cable damaged
Contact a Qualcast
Approved Service Agent
Works intermittently
Supply cable damaged
Contact a Qualcast
Approved Service Agent
Motor fault
Contact a Qualcast
Approved Service Agent
Excessive vibration/
Motor fault
Contact a Qualcast
Noise
Approved Service Agent
Declaration of Conformity
Measured values determine according to 84/538/EEC
(sound pressure level at a height of1.60 m) and
EN 50144
Typically the A-weighted noise level of the product is:
sound pressure level 82 dB (A) ; sound power level
93 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
standardized documents: EN 774,EN 50 144 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 96 dB (A). Conformity assessment
procedure according to Annex V
Notified body: .SRL Sudbury, England
Signed at Stowmarket
Date: 2001
