OPERATING THE MOWER
Electrical Connection
Position the mower on the grass area to be cut. Care- fully uncoil the supply cable clear of the mower. Ensure that the mains socket is switch ‘OFF’ before connecting. Switch ‘ON’.
Note: We recommend the use of a RCCB unit. refer to the ‘Safety Precautions - Preparation’.
Starting 
If you restart the motor after it has been running but before it has come to a complete stop, you could damage the motor making the mower unsafe.
Allow the motor to come to a complete stop before starting it.
Locate the bail arm lever mounted on the handlebar and ensure that your feet are clear of the mower deck. Depress the safety button with the right hand and pull the bail arm towards the handlebar with the left hand. he motor will now start. (Refer fig.5)
Forward Travel
Hold and push against the handlebar with both hands to move the mower forwards. (Refer fig.6)
Turning 
To make a wide turn steer the mower with the handlebar in the direction required.
To make a tight turn apply downward pressure on the handlebar to raise the front wheels just above ground level and steer in the required direction.
To prevent accidents do not raise the front of the mower excessively when making a turn. Never raise the rear of the mower when the motor is running.
Stopping 
Release the bail arm to stop the motor.
WARNING: AVOID ACCIDENTS - The cutterblade may continue to rotate after the mower is switched off. (Refer fig.7)
Height Of Cut
Move the height of cut lever sideways to disengage it from the locking notch, then push forwards to lower or pull backwards to raise the height of cut. Release the le- ver in the required position and ensure that it locks firmly into one of the seven notch settings.
Always select a height of cut to suit operating conditions. Prevent motor overloading and blockages by avoiding low cuts in long grass conditions. Be prepared to make
two cuts when the grass is long. (Refer fig.8)
Before Mowing
To prevent accidents, thoroughly inspect the area and remove all objects which when contacted by the mower cutterblade could become dangerous projec- tiles. Inspect the area for hidden obstructions which when contacted by the cutterblade could risk health and safety or result in damage to the mower. Remem- ber the location of these obstructions and ensure that you mow around them. (Refer fig.9)
Grassbag
Raise the rear deflector and lift the grassbag and lower the rear deflector to rest against the rear of the mower.
To empty the grassbag, pour out the grass clippings and shake the grassbag vigorously to clean the airways. Good grass collection depends on good air flow through the grassbag. When collecting grass clippings it is important that the grassbag is emptied regularly to prevent block- ages and engine overloading. (Refer fig.10)
Without Grass Collection
Remove the grassbag and operate the mower with the rear deflector in the closed position. (Refer fig.11)
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