background image

slide up to tab to remove.

locate and pull to snap into place. 

tab

fig.3

two position

blade pivot pegs

(over or under)

direction

 of rotation

5.  MAINTENANCE  

5.1

 

Ensure all fixings are tight and secure.

5.2

 

replace any damaged or worn parts immediately.

5.3

 

check blades during and after each use, see section  

 

3.3.3. for removal. Three blades must be fitted at all times for  

 

balance and reduced noise and vibration.

5.4

 

check blades sweep freely about pivots

5.5 

check

 

cable clips and cable runs, especially the strain relief  

 

hook loop, mains plug and switch connections .

 

5.6

 

there are no customer serviceable parts other than the  

 

blades and frame fixings, use qualified service personnel for  

 

all other aspects of maintenance.

5.7 Cleaning

5.7.1

 

After each use, with mower power unplugged from mains 

 

supply, clear accumulated grass cuttings from inside cutter  

 deck. 

DO NOT 

allow the grass to dry on the mower.

 

5.7.2  Clear any accumulated grass cuttings from the airway flutes  

 

in blade hub impellor.

5.7.3  Clean any grass cuttings from the flying lead.

5.7.4  clean the mower externally before storing with special 

 

attention to inside the motor hood, which could affect 

 

airflow through motor and cutter deck. 

6.  TROUBLESHOOTING   

6.1

 

Mower fails to operate

6.1.1

 

check that the power is on.

6.1.2  check that the start up procedure has been followed, safety   

 

button pressed and power lever operated. see section 4.

6.1.3  check the 5amp fuse in the plug. If blown, replace. If it 

 

continues to blow, the mower must be checked by a qualified  

 electrician.

6.2 

Cutter deck poor "hovering".

6.2.1  disconnect from mains supply.

6.2.2  clean underside of motor hood, cutter deck and hub impellor  

 

flutes.

6.2.3  check cutter deck integrity.

6.2.4  raise cutter blades from 15mm to 25mm. this will reduce

 

cutting power increasing speed of impellor hover affect.

6.2.5  motor not running full speed with no load. this can only be  

 

checked by qualified personnel, consult your Sealey Dealer.

6.3 

Excessive vibration.

 

6.3.1  disconnect from mains supply.

6.3.2  Check that 3 blades are fitted and pivot freely.

6.3.3  damaged blade, replace.

6.3.4  Plastic hub bolt has loosened, re-tighten bolt. 

6.3.5  If excessive vibration persists, discontinue use and seek  

 

advice from your sealey dealer. 

4. OPERATION

NOTE:

 this appliance is not intended for use by persons (including 

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack 

of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given 

supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a 

person responsible for their safety. children should be supervised to 

ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

4.1 

With the instructions to this stage read and the mower

 

assembled, plug the mains cable into an rcd protected and  

 

isolated 230V Ac supply. 

4.2

 

With the mower cutter face down on the lawn to be cut, switch  

 

on the supply. nothing will happen until the safety (inhibit) 

 

button has been depressed and the power lever gripped.

4.3

 

now positioned at the mower handle and the cable clear of the  

 

cutter deck, using the tubular handle frame, tip the whole  

 

mower approximately 10° raising the cutter blades off the lawn.

 

depress the safety button with one hand and hold, nothing will  

 

happen until the power lever is gripped with the other hand.

4.4

 

With the motor running at full speed release the safety button,  

 

maintaining grip on the power lever and lower the blades on to  

 

the lawn.

4.5

 

release grip on power lever to stop the motor. the blades  

 

will rotate for a few seconds after the motor has stopped.

 

mowing tip-: to prevent accidentally running over the lead with

 

cutter deck, trail the mains lead over one shoulder and hold  

 

with the hand of the other shoulder. Alternate with operating  

 

mower with both hands, always keeping the lead on your

 

shoulder. 

 

  

Gl53            Issue no: 1 - 14/01/13

Original Language Version

© Jack sealey limited 2013

Summary of Contents for GL53

Page 1: ...use an RCD with portable products that are plugged into a supply which is not protected by an RCCB If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician You may obtain a Residual Current Device by contacting your Sealey dealer You must also read and understand the following instructions concerning electrical safety 1 1 1 The Electricity at Work Act 1989 requires that all portable electrical appliances i...

Page 2: ... lift off 3 3 3 Refit or change blades by the opposite approach and pull the blade from the hub tab The 25mm length setting is inboard of the 15mm setting on the same hub DO NOT remove hub NOTE The blades will only fit one way see fig 3 DO NOT force fit the blades in the wrong way WARNING Never use blades other than the spares supplied Never fit metal cutting elements Further spares available from...

Page 3: ... 2 5 Motor not running full speed with no load This can only be checked by qualified personnel consult your Sealey Dealer 6 3 Excessive vibration 6 3 1 Disconnect from mains supply 6 3 2 Check that 3 blades are fitted and pivot freely 6 3 3 Damaged blade replace 6 3 4 Plastic hub bolt has loosened re tighten bolt 6 3 5 If excessive vibration persists discontinue use and seek advice from your Seale...

Page 4: ...eration Symbols and meanings are listed below These meanings also add emphasis to the safety regulations and safety information given in earlier sections of these instructions Parts support is available for this product To obtain a parts listing and or diagram please log on to www sealey co uk email sales sealey co uk or telephone 01284 757500 Environmental Protection Recycle unwanted materials in...

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