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The blade continues to rotate for a few
seconds after the machine is switched off.
Allow the motor/blade to stop rotating
before switching “on” again.
Do not rapidly switch off and on.
To aid starting push handle down to lift front
wheels.
Starting:
Press and hold the safety button 3.
Squeeze the switch lever 2 towards
the handle.
Release the safety button 3.
Stopping:
Release the switch lever 2.
Place the lawnmower on the edge of the lawn,
as close to the power point as possible. Work
away from the power point as in figure F. Then
at right angles.
Position the cable to opposite side (already cut)
at the end of each turn.
The blades may require adjustment, particularly
before first use – see adjusting blades.
When mowing do not allow the motor to labour
particularly in heavy conditions.
When the motor labours the speed of the motor
drops and you will hear a change in the motor
sound, when this occurs stop mowing, release
the switch lever and raise the height of cut.
Failure to do so could damage the machine.
Stop, remove plug from the power supply
and remove the grassbox.
Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry
out the following maintenance regularly.
Regularly check for obvious defects such as
loose, dislodged or damaged blade, loose fix-
ings, and worn or damaged components.
Check that covers and guards are undamaged
and correctly fitted. Carry out necessary main-
tenance or repairs before using.
If the mower should happen to fail despite the
care taken in manufacture and testing, repair
should be carried out by an authorised cus-
tomer service agent.
For all correspondence and spare parts orders,
always include the serial
number from the
nameplate of the machine!
The cutter should be adjusted if the grass is not
cut cleanly and evenly.
1. Stop, remove plug from the power supply
and remove the grass box.
2. Tilt the mower back and wedge securely.
3. Remove grassbox cradle 11.
4. Turn adjuster screw 19 clockwise a little at a
time.
Note: The blades are correctly adjusted when
the cutting cylinder 20 lightly brushes the bot-
tom blade across the full width as the cylinder is
turned.
The blades act like a pair of shears, as a test,
correctly adjusted blades will cut a piece of
good quality writing paper across the width of
the blade.
Once correctly adjusted refit grassbox cra-
dle 11.
The mower is fitted with a Qc (quick change)
cartridge which can be removed and taken to
Approved Service Agent for sharpening. To re-
move the cartridge:
Stop, remove plug from the power supply and
remove the grass box.
It is advisable to wear a pair of gardening
gloves (not supplied).
Remove grassbox cradle 11.
Remove the drive cover 28 by removing screws
29.
Remove cartridge retaining
screws 24 on both
sides.
Starting and Stopping
Mowing
Maintenance
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Adjusting the Blade
Removing/replacing
Qc Cylinder Cartridge
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