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 posi-

tion and commence mowing.

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

•IMPORTANT - Do not use the start/stop levers intermittently

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 mow- ing in long thick grass a first cut with the cutting height set higher will help reduce the load. See Cutting Height Adjustment.

Thermal Cut-Out

The Motor is protected by a Thermal 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. The Thermal Cut-Out will only reset when the start/stop lever is released. Clear any obstruction and wait for a few min- utes for the Thermal Cut-Out to reset before continuing to use the mower.