7.Use the chart to see how many blade height spacers are required to achieve the desired cutting height of the grass..
No. of blade height spacers | Cutting height (approx) |
0 | 30mm |
1 | 24mm |
2 | 18mm |
3 | 12mm |
Note. Do not set the cutting height too low, especially at the beginning of the mowing season. Cutting the grass too low will discourage its growth and allow weed proliferation. You will achieve a far better lawn by cutting it less short and mowing more often.
8.Fit the required number of spacers (13 and 21) to achieve the desired cutting height taking care to ensure that the raised lugs on one spacer locate in the holes of the next spacer.
9. Fit the blade (19) taking | 8 |
care to ensure that the lugs on the top spacer fit into
the two outside holes in the blade (19).
10.Insert the blade bolt (20) and tighten it (clockwise when viewed from underneath) using the blade spanner (12).
11.Store the blade spanner (12) and any unused blade height spacers (13) in a safe location.
12.Return the mower to the upright position and replace the grass box (10).
Before starting
Before use, check that the mower is in good working order.
1.Ensure the power button is in the off position and disconnect the cable plug from the mains supply.
2.Examine the general condition of the mower. Inspect the body underneath the cover, blade, switch, power cord and extension cord (if used). Check for loose screws, misalignment, binding of moving parts, improper mounting, broken parts and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs during operation, turn the mower off immediately and have the problem corrected. Do not use a damaged tool.
3.Ensure that you are on a flat surface and have secure footing.
4.Check that the upper handle (1) is in line with the lower handle (8) and that the wing knobs (5) are securely tightened.
Switching on and off
IMPORTANT. Practise switching on and switching off the mower as detailed below before using it to cut grass for the first time. Start the mower on a hard, level surface (such as a driveway) that is free of debris.
1.Connect the power cable (22) to the power point.
2.Squeeze one of the motor on/off grips (4) towards the upper handle (1) and use the other hand to press the power button (2). The power button remains depressed as long as the pressure is maintained on the motor on/ off grip (4).
3.Transfer the other hand to squeeze the second motor on/off grip (4).
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