Starting and Stopping
To Start your Lawnmower
1.Move the handle to the parking position (C2).
2.Connect the spark plug lead. (J).
3.Open the fuel tap (K).
4.Move the Choke control lever to the ‘Choke’ position
(L)when starting from cold, and to the ‘Run’ position
(N)when starting from hot.
5.Pull and firmly hold the Operator Presence Control to the upper handle.
6.Place your right foot firmly on the deck and grasp the
top of the lower handle with your left hand. Tilt the trimmer towards you (M). This ensures the product is in a secure position when starting and also prevents an unsightly ring being cut in your lawn.
7.Pull the starting handle gently until you feel a resistance, return the starting handle slowly.
8.Pull the starting handle firmly towards you to its full extent.
9.Allow the engine to reach its full running speed then gently lower the lawnmower to the ground.
10.When the engine has warmed up make sure the choke control lever is in the 'Run' (N) position.
To Stop your Lawnmower
•Blade continues to rotate after the machine has switched off, rotating blades can cause injury.
1.Release the Operator Presence Control.
2.As the engine dies, tilt the lawnmower slightly. This prevents a ring being cut in your lawn.
3.When the engine has stopped, lower the lawnmower to the ground.
4.Put the handle in the Parking position (C2).
5.Close the fuel tap (K)
IMPORTANT
Before any servicing to the underside of your machine, close the fuel tap, let the engine run until it stops, disconnect the spark plug lead and TIP THE MACHINE ON ITS SIDE WITH THE AIR CLEANER UPPERMOST.
AIR CLEANER
TIP
THIS WAY ONLY
How To Mow
•Before using the lawnmower, always visually inspect to see that blades and bolts are not worn or damaged.
1.Place the handle in the mowing position (C3).
2.Mow twice a week in the growing season. Your lawn will
suffer if more than one third of its length is cut at one time.
•Keep hands and feet away from the blade, a rotating blade cannot be seen.
•Mowing on banks and slopes can be dangerous.
Do not mow on steep slopes.
•Always keep your feet on flat ground with the mower below you on the slope and with the spark plug uppermost to avoid lubricating oil running into the cylinder.
•Do not use this mower on slopes which are wet or more than 450 from horizontal.
•Never push the mower up the slope.
Adjusting the Cutting Height
•Never use more than 2 cutting height spacers.
•Spacers can only be fitted between the blade and
the fan and never between blade and the bolt (P).
1.Ensure the Operator Presence Control is released, when the engine has stopped rotating - disconnect the spark plug lead.
2.Close the fuel tap (K). Turn your lawnmower on its side.
3.Remove the blade bolt (P1) and blade (P2) as described in ‘Removing the Blade and Fan’.
4.For a Lower Cut - Add spacers (P3) to a maximum of 2.
5.For a Higher Cut - Take spacers (P3) away.
6.Refit the blade as described in ‘Fitting the Blade and Fan’.
Removing & Fitting the Blade & Fan
WARNING
•Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges could cause injury. USE GLOVES
•Spark plug lead may be hot - handle with care. Removing the Blade and Fan
•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.
1.Ensure the Operator Presence Control is released, when the engine has stopped and the blade has stopped rotating - disconnect the spark plug lead.
2.Fully close the fuel tap (K).
3.Turn your lawnmower on its side with the air cleaner uppermost (see pic above).
4.To remove the blade bolt (P1), hold the fan (P4) firmly and with the spanner provided loosen the blade bolt by turning it
5.Remove the blade bolt (P1), blade (P2), spacers
(P3) and fan (P4).
6.Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
Fitting the Blade and the Fan
•Before using the lawnmower, always visually inspect to see that blades and bolts are not worn or damaged.
•Never use more than 2 cutting height spacers.
•Spacers can only be fitted between the blade and the fan and never between blade and the
bolt.
1.Ensure the fan is located correctly.
2.Place the spacers (P3) onto the fan ensuring the pegs (P5) have located into the holes (P6).
3.Place the blade (P2) onto the spacers (P3) ensuring the pegs (P7) have located into the holes (P8) on
the blade and ensuring the blade is positioned as illustrated in Figure P.
4.Place the blade bolt (P1) through the centre hole (P9) of the blade.
5.Tighten down clockwise by hand.
6.Hold the fan firmly and tighten the blade bolt with the spanner provided.
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