MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
IMPORTANT
Never use water for cleaning your lawnmower. Do not clean with chemical, including petrol, or solvents - some can destroy critical plastic parts.
•Disconnect spark plug and allow engine exhaust to cool.
•Turn machine on its side with the exhaust uppermost.
1.Remove grass from under the deck with a brush (W1).
CUTTING SYSTEM
2.Using a soft brush - remove grass clippings
from all air intakes, the discharge chute and the grass box (W2).
3.Wipe over the surface of your lawnmower with a dry cloth.
Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges could cause injury. USE GLOVES
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.
Please note
If you have a machine fitted with BBC then you must remove both blade bolts (X3)
Removing the Blade
•Disconnect spark plug and allow engine exhaust to cool.
•Turn machine on its side with the exhaust uppermost.
1.Use spanner to loosen blade bolt by turning
2.Remove the blade bolt, blade and washer.(X2)
3.Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
BATTERY SAFETY (KEY START MODELS ONLY)
Safety Procedures when Charging the Battery
1.Check the charger cable regularly for damage or deterioration due to age.
2.Do not use the lawnmower if the charging cable is not in good condition.
3.Do not attempt to charge other products with the charger from this unit.
4.Do not attempt to use this battery with any other charger.
5.Charging should only be carried out in a safe location where neither battery nor cord cable can be trodden on or tripped over.
6.Location should be
7.During charging, the battery charger becomes warm. This is normal and means the charger is operating properly.
8.Do not cover the battery charger with anything during charging.
9.Ensure that neither the charger nor the battery are exposed to moisture.
10.Avoid extreme temperatures.
11.The charger will not operate below freezing point nor above 40oC.
12.Do not short circuit the battery terminals.
Fitting the Blade
1.Fit the blade to the machine with the sharp edges pointing away from the machine.
2.
ensuring that the side stamped with ‘0’ on the washer is facing away from the blade (X2).
3.Hold firmly and tighten blade bolt firmly with a spanner. Do not over tighten.
General Guidance on Rechargeable Battery
1.Charging time is 24 hours.
2.Under normal usage the battery will be charged during the running of the engine.
3.To keep in prime condition the battery should be charged at least once every six months.
4.Exceeding the charging period may shorten the battery life.
5.Protect electric cable. Never carry the battery charger by the electric cable only.
6.If after an extended usage period the battery quickly runs down after a full 24 hour charging period, a replacement battery is probably needed.
7.Do not attempt to open the main body casing.
8.Clean only with a dry soft cloth.
9.Never use a damp cloth or flammable liquids such as petrol, white spirits, thinners etc.
10.Dispose of old batteries safely.
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