OPERATING THE MOWER
Heavy Growth
Areas of heavy growth should be mown without collecting the clippings. If collection is required, first mow the area without the grassbag at the maximum height of cut setting. Allow the grass clippings to dry out and then mow the area at the maximum height of cut setting with the grassbag fitted. Reduce the height of cut and mow the area again as necessary until the required finish is obtained.
To prevent damage to your lawn do not remove more than one third of grass height in one cut. (Refer fig.13)
Non Grassed Areas
When moving the mower across
Safe Mower Practice
WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Take extreme care not to mow across the supply cable. If this should occur, switch off immediately and disconnect the plug from the power supply. Carefully examine the cable for cuts and damage. A defective cable must be replaced before the mower is used again. Always be aware of the location of the supply cable in relation to the mower and the grass area. Do not allow the cable to become hidden in uncut grass. Keep the cable over the cut area at all times. A cable which is out of sight, is out of mind and
this could lead to hazardous situation.
Plan a ‘cutting scheme’ which works away from the power supply point and ensures that the cable is trailed out over the cut area. Work up and down the lawn in rows. Turn the machine round at the end of the row and step across the cable so that the cable is trailed along in the cut area on the return run.
When working around flower beds, prevent the cable from trailing across cultivated area by positioning a stake at the corner of the bed. Do not allow the cable to be pulled around sharp obstructions. Stop mowing imme- diately if cable resistance is felt and remove the obstruc- tion. Do not allow the cable to become entangled.
WARNING: PREVENT ACCIDENTS - Switch off at the mains, remove the plug before adjusting, cleaning or if the cable is entangled.
Overloading Protection
Do not let the motor labour or slow down through being overloaded in work. When this situation occurs, raise the front of the mower slightly by bearing down on the handlebar, allow the motor to reach maximum speed and proceed to mow at a slower pace. Alternatively re adjust to a higher cut position. If the motor continues to labour, switch off and remove the plug from the mains supply. Remove and empty the grassbag. Examine the discharge
chute and remove any blockage. Turn the machine on its side and clear the obstruction from the cutterblade and the underside of the mower deck. Place the machine upright and replace the grassbag. Re adjust to a higher cut position if necessary. Re start the mower and proceed to mow at a pace which does not over the mower.
IMPORTANT: PREVENT DAMAGE - DO NOT con- tinue to operate the motor in an overload condition. If this does occur, stop mowing and allow the motor to run at maximum speed for one minute. This will allow the motor to cool down to its normal working temperature.
Fig. 13
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