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Customer Helpline 

0845 034 2279

www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk

Customer Helpline 

0845 034 2279

www.gardenservicecentre.co.uk

Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting

WARNING! 

Only perform the steps described within these instructions! 

All further inspection, maintenance and repair work must be performed by an authorised service 

centre or a similarly qualified specialist if you cannot solve the problem yourself!

Suspected malfunctions, disturbances or damages are often due to causes that the user can 

fix themself. Therefore check the product using this section. In most cases the problem can be 

solved quickly.

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Product does not 

start

1. Not connected to power supply
2. Power connection is loosen 

3. Other electrical defect to the 

product

1. Connect to power supply
2.Connect the power supply and tool 

well 
3. Check by a specialist electrician

Product does not 

reach full power

1. Extension cord not suitable for 

operation with this product
2. Power source (e.g. generator) 

has too low voltage
3. Machines internal wiring 

damaged 

1. Use a proper extension cord

2. Connect to another power source

3. Contact the service agent

Machine not cutting  1. Height of cut too low

2. Blades off cut

1. Increase height of cut (See -- 

Adjusting the cutting height)

2.Blades require adjustment (See—

Adjusting the blades clearance)

Machine leaves 

ragged finish

1.Cutting blades blunt

Blade require adjustment (See- 

Adjusting the blades clearance)

Cutting blades not 

rotating

1.Cutting blades obstructed
2.Belt is slipping or is damaged

1.Clear obstruction
2.Contact Service Agent

Excessive vibration/

noise

1.Cutting blades damaged
2.Cutting blades not adjusted 

evenly

1.Contact Service Agent
2.Blades require adjustment(See-

Adjusting the blades clearance)

Maintenance and Repair 

Maintenance and Repair

WARNING!

 Always switch the product off and let the product cool down before performing 

inspection, maintenance and cleaning work!

General

1). Clean the product with a slightly damp cloth and pH-neutral soap. Use a brush for areas that 

are hard to reach.
2). In particular clean the air vents after every use with a cloth and brush.
3). Remove stubborn dirt with high pressure air (max. 3 bar).
4). Check for worn or damaged parts. Replace worn parts as necessary or contact an authorised 

service centre for repair before using the product again.
5). Regularly check for obvious defects such as loose, dislodged or damaged cutting device, 

loose fixings and worn or damaged components.
6). Check that covers are undamaged and correctly fitted. Carry out necessary maintenance or 

repairs before using the product.
7). Regularly apply lubricant to mower’s cutting surface,cutting reel axle shaft and wheels.

Blade Care

WARNING!

  Wear safety gloves when working on the cutting blade and close to it!

Periodically sharpen the blades as follows :
1. Spread a thin layer of lapping compound (100-240 grit) on the front edge of the reel blades.

2. Adjust the cutter bar so that the blades has light but firm contct across the full width of the 

cutter bar.Refer to Blade Clearance Adjustment illustration.
3. Operate the mower on a paved surface until the front edge of the cutter bar blade is polished.
4. Clean any grinding compound or debris from the cutter bar blade.

Storage and Transportation

Transportation

2). Always carry the product on its gripping surfaces.
3). Protect the product from any heavy impact or strong vibrations which may occur during 

transportation in vehicles.
4). Secure the product to prevent it from slipping or falling over. 

Storage and Transportation

Storage

1). Clean the product as described above.
2). Store the product and its accessories in a dark, dry, frost-free, well-ventilated place.
3). Always store the product in a place that is inaccessible to children. The ideal storage 

temperature is between 10 and 30°C.
4). We recommend using the original package for storage or covering the product with a suitable 

cloth or enclosure to protect it against dust.

Transportation

1). Switch the product off and disconnect it from power supply before transporting it anywhere.

Summary of Contents for SCM32

Page 1: ...ortant information that will help you get the best from your electric cylinder mower ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely If you need help or have damaged or missing parts call the Customer Helpline on 0845 034 2279 prior to returning product to store Qualcast 400W Electric Cylinder Mower SCM32 Sep 2012 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...ning may lead to serious injury death or damage to the electric cylinder mower WARNING Always take care when removing the packaging to prevent damage to you or to the electric cylinder mower IMPORTANT Before assembling the electric cylinder mower check all the parts indicated in the manual are in the box Inspect all the parts for signs of damage Do not assemble the electric cylinder mower if you o...

Page 3: ...ling the electric cylinder mower 2 Keep all packaing until the electric cylinder mower is fully assembled and has been operated successfully NOTE Always recycle the packaging in accordance with local recycling schemes Before using the electric cylinder mower a one time assembly is required Insert each of the lower handles firmly into the slots of the deck and fix them securely in place using the t...

Page 4: ...tension lead is found to be cut or damaged do not touch it Disconnect the power supply immediately and have the damaged cable replaced by authorized service agent WARNING If operating the appliance in a damp location is unavoidable use a residual current device RCD protected supply Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock WARNING Use only extension cords suitable for outdoor use preferably...

Page 5: ... information that will help you get the best from your electric cylinder mower ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely If you need help or have damaged or missing parts call the Customer Helpline on 0845 034 2279 prior to returning product to store Operation and Maintenance Manual Qualcast 400W Electric Cylinder Mower SCM32 Sep 2012 Rev A ...

Page 6: ...e blade clearance 10 Operating the cylinder mower 11 Operating 11 Maintenance and Repair 12 General 12 Blade care 12 Storage and Transportation 12 Storage 12 Transportation 12 Troubleshooting 13 Technical Data 14 Recycling and Disposal 14 Plug Replacement 15 Guarantee 16 Declaration of Conformity 17 Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your electric cylinder mower W...

Page 7: ... use the appliance Local regulations may restrict the age of operator Never operate the tool under the influence of alcohol medication or drugs c Use appropriate tool This device is only intended for mowing the lawn in private house and hobby gardens Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy duty tool Work Area Safety a Keep work areas clean Check the terrain on which the to...

Page 8: ...lug from the power source before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally n The use of a residual current device R C D with a tripping current of not more than 30mA is recommended a Use personal protective equipment PPE Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as dust mask ...

Page 9: ...des have to be set at same height B Adjust the front wheel of mower Fig B C 3 Pull the shaft with handle out of the slot then slide it into the position you want Make sure the end of shafts are in the same height of slots a Maintain tools with care Keep tools clean and in good condition for better and safer performance Follow the instructions for maintenance and changing accessories Keep handles a...

Page 10: ... the switch lock button firstly Preparing to Operate the Cylinder Mower Step 3 Adjusting the blade clearance NOTE Cylinder mower blades act like a pair of shears and should be adjusted if the grass in not cut cleanly and evenly Turn the mower upside down and using a screwdriver turn each adjustment screw as shown above clockwise a little at a time Wearing gloves carefully rotate the cutting cylind...

Page 11: ...leaning work General 1 Clean the product with a slightly damp cloth and pH neutral soap Use a brush for areas that are hard to reach 2 In particular clean the air vents after every use with a cloth and brush 3 Remove stubborn dirt with high pressure air max 3 bar 4 Check for worn or damaged parts Replace worn parts as necessary or contact an authorised service centre for repair before using the pr...

Page 12: ...lded plug However If you need to replace a fitted plug then follow the instructions below IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured bl...

Page 13: ...re carried out or parts are replaced In such cases the work performed or parts fitted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fitted This also applies when an on site Service is used 5 Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place If the defect is covered by our guarantee your device will either be repaired un...

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