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Hand mower 0721
INTRODUCTION
This product is intended for domestic lawn mowing only
! do not use the hand mower to cut grass on roofs
or balconies
Check whether the packaging contains all parts as
illustrated in drawing 2
When parts are missing or damaged please contact your
dealer
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1
TOOL ELEMENTS 2
A Push bar
B
Wing nut for adjusting mowing height
C Bottom blade
D
Screw for adjusting bottom blade
E Cutting blades
SAFETY
Read this instruction manual carefully before use
and save it for future reference 3
Take care when transporting the mower to the lawn as
the cutting blades are sharp
Always wear long trousers when mowing
Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing
open sandals
Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be
used and remove all hard objects which could be caught
up and thrown by the cutting mechanism
Always ensure that the cutting mechanism is in good
working order (have worn or damaged parts replaced)
Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure that the
mower is in safe working condition
Only mow with su cient daylight or with appropriate
arti cial lighting
Never mow in the direct vicinity of persons especially
children) and animals
Always keep hands and feet away from rotating
parts
Operate the mower at a walking pace only do not run
Keep proper footing on slopes and do not mow extremely
steep slopes
Be extremely careful when moving backwards or pulling
the mower towards you
Never leave the mower unattended
Never let children or other persons who are not familiar
with the operating instructions use the product
USE
Assembly instructions
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the sequence of the numbers appearing in the drawing
corresponds with the sequence of the steps to be
followed for assembling the hand mower
firmly tighten all screws and nuts
Adjusting cutting height mm
5
wear protective gloves
place the mower on a rm at surface
- loosen both wing nuts B
lift the housing in the center to the required cutting
height
- adjust the cutting height so that bottom blade C has no
ground contact if there are uneven areas on the lawn
surface
- tighten both wing nuts B
! ensure that wing nuts B are adjusted at the same
height on both sides
Operating instructions
- hold the mower with both hands
place the mower on the edge of the lawn and mow in a
forward direction
reverse at the end of each turn slightly overlapping the
previous cut strip
only use the mower on dry grass
keep the mower away from solid objects and plants
for mowing long grass rst set the cutting mechanism
to the maximum cutting height then to a lower cutting
height
- adjust bottom blade C when the grass is not cut
cleanly and evenly
Adjusting bottom blade
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prevent entrapment of the fingers between
moving cutting blades and fixed parts of the
mower
wear protective gloves
- turn the mower upside down
adjust bottom blade C to the required position by
loosening/tightening both adjustment screws D
the adjustment is correct if a piece of paper inserted
between cutting blades E and bottom blade C is cut
sharp like through a pair of scissors to do this
carefully rotate the blade cylinder by hand
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
Clean the mower after each use with a hand brush and a
soft cloth
do not use water especially no high pressure
sprays
remove compacted grass cuttings from the blade area
with a wooden or plastic implement
Lubricate the cutting blades regularly to avoid oxydation
Regularly check for loose or damaged cutting blades
and worn or damaged components
The mower is equipped with self sharpening cutting
blades
!
be aware that the self sharpening function does
not work when bottom blade C is not correctly
adjusted (see 6 )
When necessary take the mower to your dealer to have
the cutting mechanism sharpened
Store the mower indoors in a dry place
Do not place other objects on top of the mower when
stored
If the appliance should fail despite the care taken in
manufacturing and testing procedures repair should be
carried out by an after sales service centre for SKIL
power tools