Safety Precautions
Preparation 1. Do not mow barefoot or in open sandals. Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout shoes. 2. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris; they could be thrown by the blade. 3. Before using the machine and after any impact, check for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary. 4. Replace worn or damaged blades together with their fixings in sets to preserve balance. Use 1. Use the lawnmower only in daylight or good artificial light. 2. Avoid operating your lawnmower in wet grass, where feasible. 3. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your footing. 4. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and wear non-slip footwear. 5. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. 6. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Walk never run. 7. Mowing on banks and slopes can be dangerous. Do not mow on banks or steep slopes. 8. Do not walk backwards when mowing, you could trip. 9. Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you. 10. Switch off before pushing the mower over surfaces other than grass. 11. Never operate the lawnmower with damaged guards or without guards in place. 12. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all times and especially when switching on the motor. 13. Do not tilt lawnmower when the motor is running, except when starting and stopping. In this case, do not tilt more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator. Always ensure that both hands are in the operating position before returning the appliance to the ground. 14. Do not put hands near the grass discharge chute. 15. Never pick up or carry a mower when it is operating or still connected to the mains supply. 16. Remove the plug from the mains : before leaving the mower unattended for any period; before clearing a blockage; before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance; if you hit an object. Do not use your lawnmower until you are sure that the entire lawnmower is in a safe operating condition.; if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury. Maintenance and storage 1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the lawnmower is in safe working condition. 2. Check the grassbox/grassbag frequently for wear or deterioration. 3. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. 4. Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt, spacer and impeller specified for this product. 5. Be careful during adjustment of the lawnmower to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.
Assembly Instructions
Assembly of Lower Handles to Deck 1. Locate 2 screws into the holes in the handles. 2. Using a pozidrive screwdriver, secure the screws into the lower handles, ensuring the point of the screw stays inside the handle. (A) 3. Insert lower handle with screw attached into hole in the deck and fully tighten screws. Repeat on the other side. (B) NOTE: The screw will form its own thread. Fitting Upper Handles to Lower Handles.(C) 1. Ensure the upper handle is located correctly with the lock-off button on the switchbox uppermost. Ensure the upper handle and the lower handle are aligned correctly. 3. Fit the bolts, washers and handle knobs. 4. Fit the cable to the handles with the clips provided, making sure the cables are not trapped between the upper and lower handles. Grassbox Assembly. (D) 1. Locate grassbox upper into grassbox lower. Align clips, ensure all clips are correctly located. 2. Clip the two halves together. 3. Ensure all clips are securely connected. 2.
