5
Removing, Emptying and Refitting the Grassbox cont.
M
N
Emptying the Grassbox
• Stop the lawnmower, as described in ‘To Stop
your Lawnmower’ and wait until the blade has
stopped rotating, BEFORE lifting the grassbox lid.
1. Lift the grassbox lid and rest it against the lower han-
dle
(M)
.
2. Remove the grassbox using the moulded handle
recesses at the front and rear of the grassbox.
(N)
.
3. Empty grassbox.
4 Replace grassbox and lid carefully.
•
Failure to fit the grassbox and grassbox lid cor-
rectly will cause poor collection of grass clip-
pings.
Caring for your Lawnmower
Cleaning
• IMPORTANT:
It is very important that you keep your
lawnmower clean. Grass clippings left in any of the
air intakes or under the hood could become a poten-
tial fire hazard.
• USE GLOVES
1. Remove grass from under the hood with the span-
ner/scraper tool.
(P)
2. Using a soft brush - remove grass clippings from all
air intakes and the grassbox.
(Q & R)
3. Remove the blade,
see Figure J
, to gain access to
the fan and clean with a soft brush.
(S)
4. Remove grass clippings from both sides of the grass-
box full indicator (if fitted).
(T)
5. Clean the roller with a soft brush.
(V)
6. 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 and blade bolt, 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
The handles can be folded to take up the minimum of
space.
1. Hold onto the lower handle with your left hand (as
illustrated in
figure W
).
2. Hold the upper handle with your right hand and push
in the direction of the arrow.
3. Move the handle slowly forward to rest it on the lawn-
mower. Do not drop the handle.
•
Ensure the switchbox cable is not trapped.
•
Store in a dry place where your lawnmower is pro-
tected from damage.
W
P
R
S
Q
T
V
