Introduction
Thank you for buying your new Qualcast lawnmower. This manual gives instructions on the correct assembly and safe use of your mower. It is important that you read these instructions carefully.
When fully assembled the machine weighs approximately 13.5kg. If necessary, obtain assistance to remove from packaging.
Take care when pushing the machine over uneven surfaces. Never lift the machine unless you feel it is comfortably light enough to do so. Obtain assistance if you have tight areas or obstacles to negotiate.
Please record the following information. It will help your service agent if you ever need assistance or spare parts. The information is located on a label on the rear of the machine.
Model Nº
Serial Nº
Date of purchase
Unpacking
Carefully remove the machine from its packaging and check that you have all the following items:
1.Mower
2.Handle top
3.Handle bottom
4.Grassbox and grassbox top
5.A hardware pack containing: Mower Operating Instructions, 2 clips, 2 wingnuts, 2 bolts and Machine Registration Card.
If any components are missing please call the Consumer Care Hotline on (01449) 742130 for assistance.We also have a wide network of Qualcast Approved Service Agents who you can contact for service and advice both within and outside the period of the guarantee.
For ordering spares/replacements please refer to the parts diagram supplied.
WARNING!
SWITCH OFF, REMOVE PLUG FROM
MAINS BEFORE ADJUSTING, CLEANING OR IF CABLE IS CUT OR ENTANGLED.
THE BLADE CONTINUES TO ROTATE FOR A FEW SECONDS AFTER THE MACHINE IS SWITCHED OFF.
CAUTION - DO NOT TOUCH
ROTATING BLADE.
Electrical Safety
Note: It is recommended for increased electrical safety to use a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a tripping current of not more than 30mA. Always check your RCD every time you use it.
Note: Your mower is fitted with an approved 13A(BS1363/A) electric plug and is protected by a 13A fuse (ASTA Approved to BS1362).
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a 13A socket elsewhere.
Your mower is double insulated for safety and requires no earth connection. The operating voltage is 230V ac.50Hz.
Extension cable
Only use an approved extension cable. Contact your Qualcast Approved Service Agent for details.
The couplings of connection leads must be protected against splashes and the coupling sockets on the leads must be made of rubber or coated with rubber.
Fixing means for the connection leads must be used.
The connection lead must be inspected for signs of damage at regular intervals and may only be used if in perfect condition.
Assembly
1.Raise the height of cut to setting 7 (65mm). See Height of Cut Adjustment.
Fit the handle bottom to the mower Step 1 Fig 1A. Lineup the holes of the handle bottom and mower and fit plugs Step 2 Fig 1A, ensuring that they are fully inserted.
2.Assemble the handle top to the handle bottom Fig 1B. Ensure that the cable clips are attached around the intermediate cable before fitting to the handles Fig 1C.
3.Assemble the grassbox Fig 1D.
Using your Mower
Grassbox
For non grass collection the mower can be used without the grassbox in position, with the deflector guard in the down position.
Fitting the grassbox
Lift the deflector guard and hold up Fig 2.
Fit the grassbox Fig 2.
Removing/ Emptying
Lift the deflector guard and hold up - remove grassbox.