STARTING AND STOPPING
To Start your Lawnmower
1.Connect female extension cable connector to
the back of the switchbox | (D). |
2.Form loop in mains cable and push the loop
through the slot as illustrated in picture | (E) |
3.To secure, position loop over the hook and pull the cable back through the slot as illustrated in picture (F).
4.Connect plug to mains and switch on.
5.To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to clear any residual grass in the collection chute,
tilt your lawnmower slightly(G).
The switchbox is provided with a
6. | Press and hold the | (H) on the |
| switchbox, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop |
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| levers towards the upper handle | (H). |
7.Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards the upper handle and release the lock- off button.
8.When the lawnmower has reached full speed
gently lower it onto the lawn.
•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 intermittently
To Stop your Lawnmower
1.To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to
clear any residual grass in the collection chute,
tilt your lawnmower slightly(G).
2. 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. ( | J) |
2.Cut your grass twice a week during the growing season, your lawn will suffer if more than a third of its length is cut at one time.
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 cutting height set higher will help reduce the load. See Adjusting the Cutting Height.
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges | 1. Remove the blade bolt, and blade as described |
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could cause injury. USE GLOVES. Never use |
| in Removing the Blade and Fan. | |
more than 3 Cutting Height Spacers for the | 2. | For a Lower Cut - Add spacers to a maximum | |
Turbo Lite 330 OR 4 Cutting Height Spacers for |
| of 3 for Turbo Lite 330, or 4 for Turbo Lite |
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the Turbo Lite 350/Turbo 400. Spacers must |
| 350/Turbo 400. |
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only be fitted between the blade and the fan and | 3. | For a Higher Cut - Take spacers away. | |
NEVER between the blade and the bolt. | 4. | Refit the blade as described in | Fitting the |
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| Blade and Fan. |
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REMOVING AND FITTING THE BLADE AND FAN
K1 - Blade Bolt
K2 - Blade
K3 - Spacers
K4 - Fan
Removing the Blade and Fan
1.To remove the blade bolt, hold the fan firmly
and with the spanner provided loosen the blade |
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bolt by turning it | (L). |
2.Remove the blade bolt, blade, spacers and fan.
3.Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
•Renew your metal blade after 50 hours mowing or 2 years whichever is the sooner - regardless of condition.
Fitting the Blade and Fan
•If the blade is cracked or damaged replace it with a new one.
•Never use a blade bolt if the insulated head is damaged cracked or missing.
1. | Ensure the fan is located correctly. |
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2. | Place the spacers onto the fan ensuring the |
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| pegs have located into the holes. |
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3. | Place the blade onto the spacers ensuring the pegs |
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| have located into the holes on the blade and ensuring |
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| the blade is positioned as illustrated in | Figure M. |
4.Place the blade bolt through the centre hole of the blade. (M)
5.Tighten down clockwise by hand.
6.Hold the fan firmly and tighten the blade bolt with the spanner provided.
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
•Your product is uniquely identified by a silver and black product rating label.
•We strongly recommend that your product is serviced at least every twelve months, more often in a professional application.
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