Emptying the Grass BOX

1.As the grass collection box

(19)fills with grass, it is clearly visible through the translucent material of the box.

2.Ensure the power button

(2)is in the off position and disconnect the power cable plug from the power point.

3.Ensure that you are on a flat surface and have secure footing.

4.Press the cover latch (14) and lift the hinged cover (13).

5.Lift out the grass box (19), empty it, replace it and close the hinged cover (13).

CHANGING THE MOWER BLADE

CAUTION. Never carry out any assembly operations or adjustments with the power connected to the mower. Always ensure that the power button is in the off position and that the power plug is disconnected from the supply.

1.Periodically check the blade (22) for nicks and dull cutting edges and have it sharpened if needed.

Note: The blade should be sharpened and balanced by an authorised repair centre. If there are rounded or broken ends, thinned metal or other damage, replace the blade.

2.With the power button (2) in the off position and the power plug removed from the supply, take out the grass box (19) and turn the mower on its side.

3.Put on a pair of sturdy gloves to protect your hands. Block the rotation of the blade (22) and use the blade spanner (11) to unscrew the blade bolt (23) in an anti-clockwise direction (viewed from underneath).

4.Remove the blade bolt (23) and blade (22) taking care not to disturb any blade height spacers (24 and 25) that might be fitted.

Note: The blue spacer (24) can be removed to increase the incremental cutting heights by an extra 6mm at all 5 settings of the height adjustment lever (16).

5.The mower must not be operated without the yellow spacer (25) in position under the blade.

6.Check that the blade height spacers (24 and 25) are properly located, add the replacement blade (22) and screw in the blade bolt (23), tightening it with the blade spanner (11).

7.Return the blade spanner (11) to its storage position in the cable tidy (10).