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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR LAWNMOWER
1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the lawnmower.
2. This appliance is not intended for used by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
3. Never mow while people, especially children or pets, are
nearby.
4. Do not operate the lawnmower when barefoot or wearing
open sandals, always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers.
5. Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawnmower is to
be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and
other foreign objects.
6. Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in
sets to preserve balance.
7.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
8. Avoid operating the lawnmower in wet grass, where
feasible.
9. Walk, never run.
10. Never operate the appliance with defective guards or
shields, or without safety devices, for example
deflectors
and/or grass catchers in place.
11. Mowing on banks can be dangerous:
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Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
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Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet grass.
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Mow across the face of slopes - never up and down.
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Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
12. Use extreme caution when stepping back or pulling the
lawnmower towards you.
13. Never mow by pulling the mower towards you.
14. Stop the blades if the lawnmower has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass
and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the
area to be mowed.
15. Do not tilt the machine when starting or switching on the
motor, except if the machine has to be tilted for starting in
long grass. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely
necessary and tilt only the part which is away from the
operator. Always ensure that both hands are in the
operating position before returning the machine to the
ground.
16. Switch on the lawnmower according to instructions and
with feet well away from the blades.
17. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of discharge opening at all times.
18. Never pick up or carry the lawnmower while the motor is
running.
19. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the
lawnmower is in safe working condition.
20. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration.
21. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
DESCRIPTION (Fig.1)
1. Cutter cover
2. Motor cover
3. Air vent shroud
4. Pivot blocks
5. Pivot pins
6. Lower handle
7. Upper handle
8. Switch box
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SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage
230V~50Hz
Power input
1300W
No load speed
6800min
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Cutting width
340mm
Cutting height
10 / 15 / 22mm (3 positions)
Blade brake
Yes
Net weight
10kg
ASSEMBLY
WARNING!
Before assembly, make sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged.
LOWER HANDLE (Fig. 2)
1. Place the lower handle (6) into the pivot blocks (4) on the
cutter cover (1).
Note:
It will be necessary to tilt the lower handle towards the
rear of your mower to allow pivot pins (5) to fit correctl
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2. Fit the pivot pins through the holes in the pivot block (4)
and through the holes in the lugs on the lower handle.
3. Using a mallet, or similar tool, tap the pivot pin through
the inner part of the pivot block. The hooks on the end of
the pivot pin will click into position behind the inner wall,
retaining it in position. Then fix it with screw (21).
4. Repeat the process on the other side.
UPPER HANDLE (Fig. 3, 4)
1. Ensure that the electrical supply cable is not twisted
before you begin to assemble the handle.
2. Slide the cable strain reliever (12) onto the upper handle
(7) below the switch box (8).
3. Place the upper handle over the lower handle, the switch
box should be positioned on the right-hand side of your
mower when viewed from the operating position.
4. Align the holes in both the upper and lower handles and
fit a bolt (13) through each hole. Fit a washer (14) to
each bolt and
fit
the securing knobs (15) on to the bolts.
Tighten each one with hand pressure only.
Note:
Do not use a spanner or other implement to tighten the
securing knobs.
