Starting and Stopping, How to Mow, Thermal Cut-Out

Starting and Stopping

To Start your Lawnmower

1.Form loop in mains cable and push the loop through the slot. (M)

2.To secure, position loop over the hook and pull the cable back through the slot (N).

3.Connect plug to mains and switch on.

4.Tilt the handle downwards to slightly raise the front of the lawnmower and to reduce the risk of lawn damage

whilst starting.

The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button (P1) to prevent accidental starting.

5.Press and hold the lock-off button (P) on the switch- box, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop levers towards the upper handle (Q).

6.Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards the upper handle and release the lock-off button (R).

7.Lower the lawnmower to its proper operating position

and commence mowing.

•NOTE - There are two start/stop levers fitted. Either one can be used for starting the lawnmower.

•IMPORTANT - Do not use the start/stop levers intermit- tently

To Stop your Lawnmower

1. Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever.

How to Mow

1.Start mowing the edge of the lawn nearest to the power point so the cable is laid out on the lawn you have already cut. (S)

2.Mow twice a week during the growing season, your lawn will suffer if more than a third of its length is cut at one time and this may also result in poor collection.

Do Not Overload Your Mower

Mowing long thick grass may cause the motor speed to drop, you will hear a change in the motor sound. If the motor speed drops you may overload your lawnmower which may cause damage. When mowing in long thick grass a first cut with the cut- ting height set higher will help reduce the load. See Cutting Height Adjustment.

Thermal Cut-Out

The Motor is protected by aThermal Cut-Out which is activated when the blade becomes jammed or if the motor is overloaded. When this occurs, stop and remove the plug from the power supply. TheThermal Cut-Out will only reset when the start/stop lever is released. Clear any obstruction and wait for a few minutes for theThermal Cut-Out to reset before continuing to use the mower.

Removing and Fitting the Blade

Switch off, wait until the blade has stopped rotating and disconnect from the mains electricity supply BEFORE at- tempting to remove or refit the blade.

Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges could cause injury. USE GLOVES.

Removing the Blade

1.To remove the blade bolt, hold the blade firmly with a gloved hand and with a spanner, loosen the blade bolt by turning it anti-clockwise (S).

2.Remove the blade bolt, washer and blade.(S)

3.Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.

4.In the event of a blade becoming difficult to remove, in- sert a screwdriver (T1) into the hole (T2) to lock the drive, then use a spanner (13mm A/F) to loosen the blade bolt by turning the spanner anti-clockwise. En- sure the screwdriver is removed before atempting to

turn on the machine.

Renew your metal blade after 50 hours mowing or 2 years whichever is the sooner - regardless of condition. If the blade is cracked or damaged replace it with a new one. Fitting the Blade

1.Fit the blade to the shaft with the sharp edges of the blade pointing away from the shaft and you are able to read the text on the blade ‘This side to grass’

2.Re-assemble blade bolt through the washer and the blade.

3.Hold the blade firmly with a gloved hand and tighten the blade bolt firmly with a spanner . Do not over tighten.

blade bolt

washer

blade