Top Craft TGM-1800, User Manual

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• Worn or damaged parts should be replaced for reasons of safety
3. AS S E MBLY
As s em bly o f th e la w n m o w er
See F ig. 1
Adju s tin g th e cu ttin g h eig h t
P ress the lever to the desired position in order to lower or raise the cutting height.
W arn in g ! O n ly w h e n th e m otor is s w itch e d off an d th e cu tte r b lad e is s tation ary !
Ca ble-h o lder
F ig. 2
Insert the ex tension cable's sock et in the machine's switch/plug connection, and secure
with the cable-holder. The loop in the cable must be long enough to allow the cable to
slide in the cable-holder from one side to the other.
4. O P E R ATIO N
O n /o ff s w itch
F ig. 3
W arn in g ! D o n ot s tart th e m ach in e in v e ry lon g g ras s .
P ress safety button on the switch/plug connection, and then sq ueez e lever against the
machine's handle. H old the lever against the handle and release the safety button. To stop
the machine, release the lever. The lever will automatically return to the neutral position.
Mo w in g tip s
• Mak e sure that the area you plan to mow is free of stones, rubbish, cables, and other
objects.
• Mak e sure than all fastenings (screws, nuts, etc.) are tight.
• R egularly check the grass box for wear.
• Select the cutting height according to the condition of your lawn and the height of the grass.
• F or best results, mow tall grass in layers. The recommended height of the grass cut
each time is a max imum of 4 centimetres.
• Mowing the grass when it is dry will achieve the best result.
• Mak e sure that the cutting blades can turn at full speed; the machine may not be
overloaded.
• To protect the power cord, mak e sure that it is lying on the ground behind you as you
mow (F ig. 6 ).
• Start mowing slowly by slowly pushing the machine forwards. If the cutting blades
slow down or the motor stops then you have selected the incorrect cutting height, or
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