Grass Collection Indicator
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IMPORTANT! The machine must be switched
on for the grass collection indicator to operate.
1. Your lawnmower has a grass collection indicator
which tells you when the grassbox needs emptying.
2.
When the indicator is visible,
(N2)
grass is being collected.
3. When the indicator starts to drop,
(N1)
it's time to
empty the grassbox.
4. To allow grass clippings to clear through the dis-
charge chute prior to emptying the grassbox use
the following procedure.
5. Adopt a stationary position keeping the lawnmower
running for 10 seconds. Release the start/stop
lever then remove the grassbox for emptying.
Grassbox Removal
Lift the safety flap and remove the grassbox
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Loose grass will automatically clear on restart-
ing the machine. If the ball indicator does not
rise, disconnect from mains before manually
cleaning out the discharge chute and clearing
any debris.
Using your lawnmower without the Grassbox
For larger areas of grass where grass collection is not
required you can use your lawnmower without the grassbox.
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Ensure the Safety Flap is fully closed.
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The design of the safety flap permits the cut
grass to be discharged downwards behind the
machine.
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To Start your Lawnmower
1. Connect female extension cable connector to the
back of the switchbox.
(G)
2 Form loop in mains cable and push the loop through
the slot as illustrated in picture
(H)
3. To secure, position loop over the hook and pull the
cable back through the slot as illustrated in picture
(J)
.
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
(K1) to prevent accidental starting.
6. Press and hold the lock-off button on the switchbox,
then squeeze one of the Start/Stop levers towards
the upper handle
(L)
.
7. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards the
upper handle and release the lock-off button.
9. When the lawnmower has reached full speed gently
lower it onto the lawn.
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NOTE:There are two start/stop levers fitted.
Either one can be used for starting the lawn-
mower.
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IMPORTANT
Do not use the start/stop levers intermittently
To Stop your Lawnmower
1. Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever.
Starting and Stopping
H
K
L
J
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G
How to Mow
M
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.
(M)
2. Mow twice a week during the growing season, your
lawn will suffer if more than a third of its length is cut
at one time and this may also result in poor collection.
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.
Using with and without the grassbox
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