Starting and Stopping
To Start your Lawnmower
1. Connect female extension cable connector to the
back of the switchbox.
(M)
2. Form loop in mains cable and push the loop
through the slot.
(N)
3. To secure, position loop over the hook and pull the
cable back through the slot.
(P)
.
4. Connect plug to mains and switch on.
5. Tilt the handle downwards to slightly raise the front
of the lawnmower and to reduce the risk of lawn
damage whilst starting.
The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button
(Q1) to prevent accidental starting.
6. Press and hold the lock-off button
(Q)
on the
switchbox, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop
levers towards the upper handle
(R)
.
7. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards
the upper handle and release the lock-off button.
8. Lower the lawnmower to its proper operating
position and commence mowing.
•
NOTE: There are two start/stop levers fitted. Either
one can be used for starting the lawnmower.
•
IMPORTANT
Do not use the start/stop levers intermittently
To Stop your Lawnmower
1. Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever.
How to Mow
1. Start mowing the edge of the lawn nearest to the
power point so the cable is laid out on the lawn
you have already cut. (
S
)
2. Cut your grass twice a week during the growing
season, your lawn will suffer if more than a third of
its length is cut at one time.
Do Not Overload Your Mower
Mowing long thick grass may cause the motor speed to
drop, you will hear a change in the motor sound. If the
motor speed drops you may overload your lawnmower
which may cause damage. When mowing in long thick
grass a first cut with the cutting height set higher will
help reduce the load. See Adjusting the Cutting Height.
Removing and Fitting the Blade and Fan
T1 - Blade bolt
T2 - Blade
T3 - Spacer
T4 - Fan
T5 - Pulley
Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges
could cause injury. USE GLOVES.
Removing the Blade and Fan
1. To remove the blade bolt, hold the fan firmly and,
with a 13.0mm ring spanner, loosen the blade bolt
by turning it anti-clockwise
(T)
.
2. Remove the blade bolt, blade, spacer and fan from
the pulley.
(T)
3. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
•
Renew your metal blade after 50 hours mowing
or 2 years whichever is the sooner - regardless
of condition.
•
If the blade is cracked or damaged replace it
with a new one.
Fitting the Blade and Fan
1. Ensure the fan is located correctly.
(T)
2. Fit the spacer to the fan.
(T)
3. Fit the blade to the spacer.
(T)
4. Re-assemble blade bolt through blade, spacer and
fan.
5. Hold the fan firmly and tighten blade bolt firmly
with a 13.0mm ring spanner. Do not over tighten.
Caring for your Lawnmower
Cleaning (U) - USE GLOVES
•
IMPORTANT
It is very important that you keep your lawnmower
clean. Grass clippings left in any of the air intakes or
under the deck could become a potential fire hazard.
1. Remove grass from under the deck with a piece of
wood or similar.
2. Remove the blade,
see Figure T
, to gain access
to the fan and clean with a soft brush.
3. Remove grass clippings from:
•
all air intakes
•
wheels and height adjustment levers
•
grassbox
•
grassbox lid and both sides of grassbox full indicator
4. Clean around the switch actuator on the grassbox
(V1)
.
5. Wipe over the surface of your lawnmower with a
dry cloth.
•
IMPORTANT
Never use water for cleaning your lawnmower. Do
not clean with chemicals, including petrol, or
solvents - some can destroy critical plastic parts.
At the End of the Mowing Season
1. Replace blade, bolts, nuts or screws, if necessary.
2. Clean your lawnmower thoroughly.
3. Ask your local Service Centre to clean the air filter
thoroughly and carry out any service or repairs required.
4. Make sure that the electric cable is coiled properly.
Storing the lawnmower (W)
The handles can be folded to take up the minimum of space.
•
Loosen the handle knobs
•
Fold the upper handle over the lawnmower.
•
Ensure the switchbox cable is not trapped.
•
Store in a dry place where your
lawnmower is protected from damage.
Environmental Information
Electrolux Outdoor Products are manufactured under
an Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)
using, where practical, components manufactured in
the most environmentally responsible manner,
according to company procedures, and with the
potential for recycling at the end of the products’ life.
•
Packaging is recyclable and plastic components have
been labelled (where practical) for categorised recycling.
•
Awareness of the environment must be considered
when disposing of ‘end-of-life’ product.
•
If necessary, contact your local authority for
disposal information.
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