Safety Precautions
10. Switch off before pushing the mower over surfaces
other than grass.
11. Never operate the lawnmower with damaged
guards or without guards in place.
12. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at
all times and especailly when switching on the motor.
13. Do not tilt lawnmower when the motor is running,
except when starting and stopping. In this case, do
not tilt more than absolutely necessary and lift only
the part which is away from the operator. Always
ensure that both hands are in the operating position
before returning the appliance to the ground.
14. Never pick up or carry a mower when it is
operating or still connected to the mains supply.
15. Remove the plug from the mains:
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before leaving the mower unattended for any period;
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before clearing a blockage;
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before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;
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if you hit an object. Do not use your lawnmower
until you are sure that the entire lawnmower is in a
safe operating condition.;
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if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally.
Check immediately. Excessive vibration can cause
injury.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
lawnmower is in safe working condition.
2. Check the grassbox frequently for wear or
deterioration.
3. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
4. Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt,
spacer and impeller specified for this product.
5. Be careful during adjustment of the lawnmower to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving
blades and fixed parts of the machine.
Assembly Instructions
C1 - Grassbox lid, C2 - Lower handle fixing pins
Assembly of Lower Handles to Deck
1. Insert lower handle into holes in the deck and
push into place.
(A)
2. Release the grassbox catch and lift the grassbox lid
(B).
3. Rest the grassbox lid against the lower handle and
remove the grassbox.
4. Ensure that the holes in the lower handle are
correctly located behind the holes in the deck.
5. Secure the lower handles to the inside of the deck
with the lower handle fixing pins.
(C).
6. Ensure the fixing pins are securely located.
7. Should a problem occur when securing lower
handle to deck, carefully lever fixing pins out of
location and repeat steps 4 to 6 above.
8. Replace the grassbox and close the grassbox lid.
D1 - Bolt, D2 - Washer, D3 - Handle knob,
D4 - Nut (if applicable)
Fitting Upper Handles to Lower Handles (D)
1. Ensure the upper handle is located correctly with
the lock-off button on the switchbox uppermost.
2. Ensure the upper handle and the lower handle are
aligned correctly.
3. Insert the nut into the handle knob. (if applicable)
4. Fit the bolts, washers and handle knobs.
5. Fit the cable to the handles with the clips provided.
Make sure the cable is not trapped between the
upper and lower handles.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
F - Front Power Compact 330
G - Highest height of cut
H - Lowest height of cut
Cutting Height Adjustment Power Compact 330
Rear Height Adjustment
1. Select one of the 5 locations and note it as the
other lever will need to be adjusted to the same
position.
(E)
2. Lift the lever out of location and rotate to the
desired position.
(E)
Front Height Adjustment
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Using the same height adjustment position repeat
the procedure for the other lever
(F)
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Cutting Height Adjustment Power Compact 400
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Lift the lever out of location and rotate to the
desired position.
(E)
Heights of cut
1 & 2
low
3 & 4
medium
5 & 6
high
Removing, Emptying and Refitting the Grassbox
J1 - Grassbox full,
J2 - Grassbox empty
Grassbox Full Indicator
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IMPORTANT:
The machine must be switched on for the
grassbox full indicator to operate
1. When the ball reaches the top of the indicator
window, it is time to empty the grassbox.
(J)
2. When the ball is
NOT
visible in the indicator
window, grass is being collected.
(J)
Emptying the Grassbox
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Stop the lawnmower, as described in ‘To Stop
your Lawnmower’ and wait until the blade has
stopped rotating, BEFORE lifting the grassbox lid.
1. Release grassbox catch and lift grassbox lid
(B).
See Assembly Instructions.
2. Rest grassbox lid against lower handle and
remove grassbox
(K).
3. Empty grassbox.
4. Replace grassbox and close grassbox lid.
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If the ball is visible before the grassbox is full,
raise the height of cut until the grassbox is full.
Cut Out Device
L1 - Grassbox lid actuator, L2 - Swich actuator,
L3 - Cut out
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IMPORTANT:
The Power Compact is fitted with a
device which will prevent the lawnmower from
being started until the grassbox is securely located
and the grassbox lid is firmly closed.
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Do not attempt to use your lawnmower without the
grassbox in place or with the lid open.
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