The handle comprises the upper handle (5), cross bar (20), lower handle (6), switch box (7), switch lever (8), safety
B1 • Insert cross member (20) through cable clip (21). Assemble left lower leg (6L) and right lower leg (6R) onto cross member (20). Clip upper handle (5) over cross member ends, and fasten into place with nuts (12).
To assemble the lower handle (6) into the correct locations on your mower body (1), proceed as follows:
B2 • Insert the lower handles into the two holes in your mower body (1) and press down until secure. Secure in position using the screws supplied (19).
Height of cut adjustment (Fig. C)
| Before wheel assembly adjustment ensure |
| your mower is disconnected from the mains. |
| Each of the two axle wheels has its own |
| means of height adjustment which gives |
C | 3 cutting height positions. |
• To select a height of cut, move the | |
wheels (3) into the slot required using the | |
| spring system (13). |
| • Fit the other three wheels in the same way. |
| To ensure an even cut, please make sure |
| that all four wheels are placed in the same |
| position. |
Grassbox assembly (Fig. D)
Read the safety instructions at the beginning of this manual before using this accessory.
•The grassbox is a two piece (14 & 15) plastic construction which needs to be assembled before attaching it to your mower.
To assemble the grassbox, proceed as follows:
D1 • Align both parts together.
D2 • Clip in place.
Fitting the grassbox to your mower:
D3 • The spring loaded grass flap is lifted and the two arms on the front edge of the grassbox are located behind the two lugs rising up from the rear edge of the cutter deck (Fig. D3).
•The grass flap can now be released to lock the grassbox into position.
ENGLISH
Removing the grassbox from your mower:
The full grassbox may be removed by raising the grassflap and then either lifting the grassbox up and through the lower handle(s) or by freeing the grassbox from its mounting and then resting it on the lawn, while the grassflap is gently lowered, leaving both hands free to gently lift the full grassbox.
How to use your mower (Fig. E & G)
! | Observe all of the relevant warnings when |
using your mower. | |
G | We recommend the directional method of |
operation to obtain the maximum cutting | |
| performance from your mower and to reduce |
| the risk of the trailing extension lead from |
| entering the cutting path. |
| • Place the bulk of the supply cable on the |
| lawn close to the starting point (Fig. G, |
| position 1). |
| • Hold the handle assembly with both |
| hands. |
| Your switch box incorporates a cable |
| restraint. To fix the cable to the restraint, |
| proceed as follows: |
| • Bring the socket end of the extension |
| cable from behind and connect it to your |
| mower plug. |
| • Form a loop on your extension cable |
| close to the switch box. |
E1 • Push the loop through the slot from the opposite side of the restraint hook (Fig. E1), position the loop over the h ook and pull the cable back through the slot. Your cable will now be restrained.
•The extension cable should now fall away from your mower and behind the operator, ready for use.
Warning! Do not attempt to operate your ! mower with one hand - you must guide it
with both hands.
E2 • Tilt the handle downwards to slightly raise the front of your mower and to reduce the risk of lawn damage whilst starting, depress the safety
(8)towards you. Your mower will start and you can now allow the
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