•Check regularly that the nuts, bolts, screws and other fittings are tight and secure.
•Keep the mower free of grass, leaves and other debris
•Do not tilt the appliance when switching on the motor, except if the appliance has to be tilted for starting.
In this case, do not tilt it more than is absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away form the operator. Always ensure that both hands are in the operating position before returning the appliance to the ground.
•Do not try to repair the machine or access internal parts. Use authorised service centres only.
•Do not get distracted and always concentrate on what you are doing. Use common sense. Never operate the machine when you are tired, sick or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
•Disconnect the unit from the power supply when not in use, before servicing and when changing the blades.
•Keep these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instructions.
•The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Failure to follow operating instructions and safety precautions in this instruction manual can result in serious injury. Read the manual before starting or operating this unit.
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IV - Getting started
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UNPACKING
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your power tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
The mower is supplied partially disassembled. The parts in the carton are:
•Mower body (with blade fitted)
•Upper handle (including switchbox, motor on/ off grips, handle joints with twist locks, motor cable saddle clip and 15m power cable)
•Lower handle (including cable tidy, motor cable saddle clip and blade spanner)
•Grass box
•2 wing knobs and 2 lower handle fixing clips
ASSEMBLY
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.
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Ensure that the handle is in the correct
NOTE. There are two spacers under the blade, one coloured blue (24) and one coloured yellow (25).
The blue spacer can be removed to increase the incremental cutting heights by an extra 6mm at all 5 settings of the height adjustment lever (16).The mower must not be operated without the yellow spacer (25) in position under the blade. Instructions on how to remove the blue spacer are given in the section on changing the mower blade (Section VI).
CAUTION. Keep the two arms of the upper handle (1) parallel and insert them into the handle joints, both at the same time. If you insert one arm and then the other, you may damage the joints. When removing the handle, keep the arms parallel and remove both arms at the same time.
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Ensure that each arm of the upper handle (1) is properly seated in the handle joints (7) as follows:
•Loosen the two handle twist locks (8).
•Keeping the two arms of the upper handle parallel, make sure that the upper handle (1) is fully inserted into the handle joints (7).
•Retighten the two handle twist locks (8) turning them clockwise.
NOTE. Make sure that the switchbox is facing upwards and that the
The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use.
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Double insulated for additional protection.
Conforms to relevant safety standards.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
Read the instruction manual.
Do not run the mower over objects. They can be thrown and cause severe injury.
Keep bystanders, especially children and pets at a distance of greater than 5m.
Switch off and remove the plug before adjusting, cleaning or if the cord is damaged.
Avoid injury, do not place hands or feet near the rotating blade.
Blade continues to rotate after the mower is switched off. Wait until all parts are stationary before touching them.
Do not use in the rain or leave the mower outdoors whilst it is raining.
orientation i.e. the cable tidy (10) must be on the uppermost side of the lower handle (17) as shown on the main photograph. Fit the two tubes of the lower handle (17) into the slots in the mower body (15).
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Fix the ends of the lower handle in position with the two lower handle fixing clips (18).
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Using the two saddle clips (12), secure the
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Fit the handle joints (7) of the upper handle (1) over the
(9).
It must trail freely behind the switchbox on the upper handle.
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ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
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. Choose a level area with a firm surface, press the cover latch (14), lift the cover (13) and remove the grass box (19).
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Pull the height adjustment lever (16) towards you then move it to the right to increase the cutting height or to the left to decrease the cutting height.
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