CARE, MAINTAINANCE, STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
Do not oil – this is unnecessary.
Keep air intake vents, in plastic motor housing, free of grass cuttings and dirt to ensure unobstructed
cooling air-flow through the motor. Clogged-up air intake vents cause the motor to overheat and can result
in failure.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tightened to ensure that the appliance is in a safe working condition.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Check the blade regularly. If it is damaged or worn replace with a genuine Lawn Star replacement blade
(Part No. M-256-00).
Check the grass catcher box regularly for damage and replace if necessary.
Store in a dry place out of reach of children and unauthorised persons.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Attach extension cord with suitable female coupler to the plug provided on the lawnmower. Insert a loop
of the extension cord into the strain-relief mechanism provided on the handle (Fig.5) to prevent accidental
detachment of plug. Press and hold the safety lock-off button on the switch with a left hand finger (Fig.6
No.1), and then grip the switch lever with your right hand and pull it towards the handle (Fig.6 No.2).
Continue to grip the lever and release the button and begin to mow your lawn. To stop the motor simply
release the switch lever. Do not use the switch lever intermittently. This will damage it.
MOWING PROCEDURES
The ideal time to mow your lawn is in the cooler late afternoon. The grass is dry and the sensitive new cut
area is not exposed to direct sun.
Start mowing at the edge of the lawn closest to the plug point and work your way away from the plug
(Fig.7).This will lay-out the cable on the lawn you have already cut and will keep it out of your way.
Cut your lawn at the same height most of the time. Adjust the cutting height (Fig.2 No.2) based on the
weather. If your lawn is getting a lot of water you can cut a little closer. If the temperature is high and
things are dry, allow the grass to grow a little longer so that the soil retains more moisture and the roots
will penetrate deeper into the soil in search of this moisture.
Tall and thick grass should be cut in multiple passes with the mower set at different heights.
Best results are achieved with regular mowing. Do not let the grass grow too long between mowings and
do not set the cutting height too low as this will scalp the lawn.
Avoid cutting wet grass as this is potentially dangerous and will block the discharge chute.
Ensure that the blades are sharp. A sharp blade makes a nice clean cut. A dull blade shatters the leaf and
impairs the healthy growth of your lawn.
To improve the appearance of your lawn, alternate your cutting pattern.
CAUTION
Avoid excessive intermittent switch operation during mowing as this will damage the switch.
Allow the motor to reach maximum RPM before cutting grass. Starting the motor in tall grass will
overload it and will trip your circuit breaker.
Periodically clean the under side of the mower chassis with a brush. Built–up grass cuttings become
corrosive when they decompose and will promote rust. Do not use water to clean. Wear gloves.
The lawnmower motor is fitted with a thermal cut-out switch which switches off the motor if it overheats
due to overloading. In the event that this happens, switch off the mower, disconnect the power supply and
allow the motor to cool for approx 20 minutes.
REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE
Disconnect the lawnmower from the power supply and turn it on its side. Hold the cutting blade firmly
with one hand and loosen the centre bolt with the spanner provided, by turning it in an anti-clockwise
direction (Fig.8). Remove the bolt, spring washer, blade washer and blade. Inspect and replace damaged
or worn parts. Re-assemble in the reverse order and ensure the blade bolt is securely tightened.
ENSURE THE BLADE IS CORRECTLY ASSEMBLED AND TIGHTENED, AND THAT THE
MOWER IS RETURNED TO ITS NORMAL POSITION BEFORE USING.
