Owners Manual

Electric Lawnmower
Owner’s Manual
Important
Please read these instructions carefully before assembly, to reduce risk of
fire, burn hazard or other injury.
Keep these instructions in a safe place for future use.
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543066 - Masport Electric Lawnmower Owner’s Manual - June 2015
Part No: 543066
June 2015
Pantone 648C
Do not operate this machine before it has been
assembled correctly and you have read and
understood these instructions.
Symbols on the Machine
Keep the instructions in a safe place for future use.
Contents
Symbols on the machine
2
Symbols in this Owner ’s Manual
3
Safety warning
3
Safe working
3
Proper usage
4
Maintenance
4
Before Start-up
4
General Arrangement
5
Assembly
5
Operation
7
Using the mower
7
Care and maintenance
8
Troubleshooting
8
Carefully read owner's
manual before handling
the machine.
Observe instructions and
safety rules when operating.
Wear eye
protection.
Danger – objects may be
thrown out at high speed
when motor is running.
Keep people, pets and
domestic animals out of
the danger
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Shut off engine and
remove power cord before
untangling the power cord
and when performing
cleaning, maintenance or
repair work.
Protect
against
moisture.
Keep your
hands out of
the immediate vicinity
of rotating
parts.
Keep your
hands and
feet away
from sharp
parts.
Keep the
lead away
from sharp
parts.
Keep the
supply
flexible cord
away from
the cutting
blades.
operate the
machine
is young
fully assembled
and do
•• Only
This appliance
is not
intendedwhen
for useitby
children or infirm
persons
theyon
canthe
usemachine
the appliance
not
alter unless
anything
that safely.
could impair safety.
•• This
Young
children should
supervised
ensure
they dochildren
not play with
appliance
is notbe
intended
fortouse
by young
or
the appliance.
infirm persons unless they can use the appliance safely.
• Faulty or damaged parts must be replaced immediately.
should
bewater
supervised
to ensure
they
do not
• Young
Do not children
spray machine
with
(this is hazardous
due
to live
play
with
the
appliance.
components).
damaged
partsstanding
must be
replaced
immediately.
•• Faulty
Do notor
leave
the machine
in the
rain or use
when raining.
notthe
spray
machine
with
(thisplace
is hazardous
to
•• Do
Store
unused
machine
in awater
dry locked
away from due
the reach
of children.
live
components).
•• Do
Switch
the machine
off and remove
the mains
the when
socket
not leave
the machine
standing
in theplug
rainfrom
or use
when…
raining.
-removing entanglements.
• Store the unused machine in a dry locked place away from
-carrying out servicing, repairs, or fault finding.
the reach
children.
-- of
checking
the leads to see whether these are caught up or
• Switch the damaged.
machine off and remove the mains plug from the
socket--when…
transporting.
– removing
entanglements.
-leaving
unattended. (even during short interruptions)
• Check
the machine
for possible
damage
unusual
noises and
– carrying
out servicing,
repairs,
orif fault
finding.
vibrations
are noticed.
– checking
the leads to see whether these are caught up
Before continuing to use the machine, the
or--damaged.
protective devices must be inspected to ensure
– transporting.
that they work perfectly and with their intended
– leavingfunction.
unattended. (even during short interruptions)
• Check--the Check
machine
for possible
if unusual
noises
whether
the parts damage
are damaged.
All
and vibrations
noticed.
partsare
must
be correctly installed and fulfil all
– Beforeconditions
continuing
use perfect
the machine,
the
to to
ensure
operation.
-Damaged
parts
mustbe
beinspected
properly repaired
protective
devices
must
to
exchanged
by aperfectly
recognised,
specialist
ensureorthat
they work
and
with
workshop.
their intended
function.
-Damaged or illegible safety warning labels should be
– Check whether the parts are damaged. All
replaced immediately.
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inthis
thisOwner’s
Owner’sManual
Manual
Symbols
Threatened hazard or hazardous situation.
Threatened
hazard
or hazardous
situation.
Not observing
this instruction
can lead
to injuries or
Not
observing
instruction can lead to
cause
damagethis
to property.
injuries or cause damage to property.
Important
Importantinformation
informationon
onproper
properhandling.
handling.
Not
Notobserving
observingthis
thisinstruction
instruction can
can lead
lead to faults in
inthe
themachine.
machine.
User information. This information helps you to
User
information helps you to
use
all information.
the functions This
correctly.
use all the functions correctly.
Safety warning
Safety Warning
Even though this machine has been designed to be
safe in use, it is essential to follow the Safe Working
Even though this machine has been designed to be safe in
instructions carefully to avoid accidents to persons or
use, it is essential to follow the Safe Working instructions
property. Particular hazards are the use of incorrect
carefully to avoid accidents to persons or property.
electrical connections or touching exposed electrical
Particular hazards are the use of incorrect electrical
components.
connections or touching exposed electrical components
This appliance is not intended for persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
This appliance is not intended for persons (including
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
concerning the use of the appliance by a person
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
responsible for their safety. Children should be
the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
supervised to ensure hey do not play with the appliance.
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure hey do not
play with the appliance.
•
Safe Working
Safe Working
Read and keep to the following advice in order to
•
•
protect yourself and others from possible injury.
Read and keep to the following advice in order to protect
yourself and others from possible injury.
•
•
• Pass the safety instructions on to all persons who
with the
machine.
Passwork
the safety
instructions
on to all persons who work with the
machine.
•
• Keep these safety instructions in a safe place.
Keep these safety instructions in a safe place.
•
•
• Make yourself familiar with the equipment before using it,
CAUTIONand
- Dounderstanding
not touch rotating
by reading
theblades.
operating instructions.
• Do not use the machine for unsuitable purposes
• Make yourself familiar with the equipment before using it, by reading
• Ensure
that you have
secure footing
and maintain your baland understanding
the operating
instructions.
at use
all times.
• ance
Do not
the machine for unsuitable purposes
attention
all times.
what
you
are at all
•• Pay
Ensure
that youathave
secure Take
footingcare
and with
maintain
your
balance
doing,
times. and approach the work sensibly. Do not use the
• machine:
Pay attention at all times. Take care with what you are doing, and
approach
– when the
youwork
are sensibly.
tired. Do not use the machine:
-- the
when
you are tired.
– under
influence
of drugs, alcohol or medications
-under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications that
that may impair your powers of judgement.
may impair your powers of judgement.
withthe
themachine,
machine,
always
wear…
•• When
Whenworking
working with
always
wear…
– protective
goggles
or
face
mask
-protective goggles or face mask
– safety
-- gloves
safety gloves
– hearing
protection
-hearing
protection
-slip-proof
– slip-proof
shoesshoes
-- trousers
long trousers
– long
•• Wear
Wear suitable
suitable work
workclothing:
clothing:
-do not wear any loose-fitting clothing since these may be
– do not wear any loose-fitting clothing since these may
caught or trapped by moving parts.
be caught
or trapped
bynot
moving
parts.
• Children
and people
who have
read the
operating manual must not
• Children
andmachine.
people who have not read the operating manoperate the
must
not operate
machine.
• ual
Keep
children
and petsthe
away
from the machine.
andmachine
pets away
from
the machine.
•• Keep
Neverchildren
operate the
if other
persons
are in the immediate
vicinity.operate the machine if other persons are in the
• Never
• immediate
The user is vicinity.
responsible for accidents to other people or their property.
•• The
Do not
overload
the machine!
appliance
operates
betteror
and safer
user
is responsible
for This
accidents
to other
people
in the given performance range.
their property.
• Only operate the machine when it is fully assembled and do not alter
• Do
not overload
the machine!
This
appliance
anything
on the machine
that could
impair
safety operates better and safer in the given performance range.
••
•
with a tripping current of not more than 30mA.
Long power cables will cause a drop in voltage, impairing the
performance of the machine.
Electrical
Cables
up to 25m safety
long can have 1.5mm2 conductors, while cables
2
To
avoid
the25m
riskmust
of electric
shock
from the power cable, we
longer
than
have 2.5mm
conductors.
strongly
advise
that
cablethan,
be plugged into a socket
Supply cords
shall
notthe
be lighter
which -has
protection.
ifRCD
rubber
insulated, ordinary tough rubber sheathed flexible
cord
(codewill
designation
IECvoltage,
53)
Long power
cables
cause a60245
drop in
impairing
-if polyvinyl
chloride
insulated, ordinary polyvinyl chloride
the performance
of the
machine.
cordhave
(code1.5mm
designation
60227 IECwhile
53).
2
Cables up sheathe
to 25m flexible
long can
conductors,
Ensure that the plug pins on the cable and the machine
are not bent,
2
cables longer than 25m must have 2.5mm conductors.
and that the weight of the cable will not pull the socket part.
Ensure
that the the
plug
pins
the cable
andonthe
Do not separate
plug
andon
socket
by pulling
themachine
cables. are
not
bent,
and
that
the
weight
of
the
cable
will
not
pull the
Check the condition of the power cable by regularly for insulation
socket
apart.
damage,
replacing if necessary.
• Do not separate the plug and socket by pulling on the
cables.
Important!
• Check
the condition of the power cable by regularly for
If theinsulation
moulded 3damage,
pin plug attached
to this
unit is damaged and needs
replacing
if necessary.
replacing, it is important that it is correctly destroyed and replaced by an
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
approved BS 1363/13A fused plug and that the following wiring instructions
manufacturer,
itsinservice
agent
persons
are followed.
The wires
this mains
leador
aresimilarly
colouredqualified
in accordance
with
in order code:
to avoid a hazard.
the following
-Blue neutral
-Brown live
Important!
As the colours
of the wires in the mains lead of this unit may not correspond
thecoloured
moulded
3 pin plug
attached
to this unit
is plug,
damaged
and
toIfthe
markings
identifying
the terminals
in your
proceed
as
needs replacing, it is important that it is correctly destroyed
follows:
•andThe
wire which
blueBS
must
be connected
to plug
the terminal
replaced
by is
ancoloured
approved
1363/13A
fused
and
is marked wiring
with theinstructions
letter N or coloured
black.
thatwhich
the following
are followed.
•TheThe
wirein
which
coloured
brown
must be connected
to the terminal
wires
this ismains
lead
are coloured
in accordance
with
which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
the following code:
Blue neutral
Brown live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this unit may
not correspond to the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
• The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
• The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
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parts must be correctly installed and fulfil
all conditions
Electrical
Safetyto ensure perfect operation.
Damaged
parts
must beit properly
repairedby the manufacturer,
If –the
supply cord
is damaged,
must be replaced
or exchanged
by a recognised,
specialist
workshop.
its service
agent or similarly
qualified persons
in order
to avoid a
hazard.
– Damaged or illegible safety warning labels should be
The replaced
appliance immediately.
should be supplied via a residual current device (RCD)
15. Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine.
16. Start the motor carefully
with feet well away from the blades.
Maintenance
17. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Always
keep clear of the blade.
1. Before using, check the blade(s) and blade bolt(s) for wear
18. Stop the mower when crossing gravel drives, walks or other
and damage. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in
areas where stones may pitch up.
sets to preserve the balance. DAMAGED BLADES AND
19. Don’t mow over heavy or solid objects as striking them with
WORN BOLTS ARE MAJOR HAZARDS.
the blade can cause serious damage to the motor and will void
Ensure that only replacememt cutting means of the right
your warranty.
type are used.
20. After striking a foreign object, stop the motor, unplug the
2. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the mower
mains lead from the power supply and thoroughly inspect the
is in safe working condition.
mower for any damage, and repair the damage, or take it to a
3. Allow the motor to cool before storing in any enclosure.
specialist before restarting and operating the mower.
4. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass and
21. If the mower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop and check
leaves.
immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
Storing your Mower
22. Stop the motor whenever you leave the mower, even for
The handle can be folded to minimise space requirements.
a moment, before cleaning the mower housing, and when
FOLDING THE HANDLE. Unlock the handle clamps in the
making any repairs or inspections.
middle of the handle and fold the top section over the motor.
23. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain the blade
and all moving parts have stopped and that the motor has had
Check that the electrical cables are not being strained
time to cool. Disconnect the electric lead from the mains to
while folding and unfolding the handle. Permanent
prevent accidental starting.
kinks will cause damage to the cables.
24. Do not run the motor indoors.
25. Shut the motor off and wait until the blade comes to a
complete stop before un-clogging obstructions.
Start-up
26. Never operate theBefore
mower without
proper guards, deflectors
provided by the manufacturer, or other safety devices in place.
27.• Never
carry a mower
when it and
is operating.
Checkpick
thatup
theormachine
is completely
correctly assem28. Never
bled. carry the mower by the cord.
Never
operate
the appliance
in make
the rain.
• Before
using
the mower,
sure each time that…
– the power supply cable is not damaged, no tears,
cuts, etc.
– the machine is
not damaged.
Maintenance
– all screws are tight.
Proper Usage
Training
Training
1. Read the operating and maintenance manuals carefully. Be
1. Read the operating and maintenance manuals carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment. Know how to stop the mower and disengage the
equipment. Know how to stop the mower and disengage the
controls quickly in an emergency.
controls quickly in an emergency.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instruction
to use the appliance. Local regulations may restrict the age of
Preparation
the operator.
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
3. Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are
used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other
nearby.
foreign objects before mowing, they could be thrown by the
4. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards
blade.
occurring to other people or their property.
2. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear and long
Preparation
trousers. It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection.
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used
3. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light, and always
and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreign
keep children away from the mowing area.
objects before mowing, they could be thrown by the blade.
4. Never operate the equipment in wet grass. Always be sure
2. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open
of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk;
sandals.
never run. Never walk backwards while cutting grass.
3. Always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. It is
5. Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades,
advisable to wear suitable eye protection.
blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged.
4. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light, and always keep
Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to
children away from the mowing area.
preserve balance.
5. Never operate the equipment in wet grass. Always be sure of
your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk; never
run. Never walk backwards while cutting grass.
Operation
6.1. Before
using,the
always
inspect
to up
seeand
thatdown.
the blades,
Mow across
facevisually
of slopes;
never
blade
bolts
and
cutter
assembly
are
not
worn
or
Exercise extreme caution when changing directiondamaged.
on slopes.
worn
or damaged
blades
andover
bolts
in sets to preserve
DoReplace
not mow
excessively
steep
slopes,
30°.
2. balance.
Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine.
7.3. On
multi-bladed
appliances,
rotating
Start
the motor carefully
withtake
feetcare
wellas
away
fromone
the blade
can cause other blades to rotate.
blades.
1.
4. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Operation
Always keep clear of the blade.
1.5. Mow
in daylight
or crossing
in good artificial
light. walks or
Stop only
the mower
when
gravel drives,
2.other
Avoid
operating
appliance
in wet
grass, where feasible.
areas
wherethe
stones
may pitch
up.
3.6. Always
be sure
your footing
slopes.
Don't mow
overofheavy
or solidon
objects
as striking them with
4.theWalk,
never
run.
blade can cause serious damage to the motor and will
5.void
Foryour
wheeled
rotary mowers, mow across the face of slopes,
warranty.
up and adown.
7. never
After striking
foreign object, stop the motor, unplug the
6.mains
Exercise
when changing
directioninspect
on slopes.
lead extreme
from thecaution
power supply
and thoroughly
the
7.mower
Do not
excessively
steep
slopes.
formow
any damage,
and
repair
the damage, or take it to a
8.specialist
Use extreme
caution
whenand
reversing
or pulling
the appliance
before
restarting
operating
the mower.
towards
you.
8. If the mower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop and
9.check
Stopimmediately
the blade(s) for
if the
has to beistitled
for a
theappliance
cause. Vibration
generally
transportation
when crossing surfaces other than grass, and
warning
of trouble.
transporting
the appliance
to and
the area
bea
9. when
Stop the
motor whenever
you leave
thefrom
mower,
eventofor
mowed.
moment, before cleaning the mower housing, and when mak10.
operateorthe
appliance when switching on the motor,
ingNever
any repairs
inspections.
the appliance
has to
tilted for starting.
In thisthe
10.except
Whenifcleaning,
repairing
or be
inspecting,
make certain
case,
do
not
tilt
it
more
than
absolutely
necessary
and
lift only
blade and all moving parts have stopped and that the motor
the
part
which
is away
from the the
operator.
Always
ensure
that
has
had
time
to
cool.
Disconnect
electric
lead
from
the
1
bothtohands
are accidental
in the operating
position before returning the
mains
prevent
starting.
to the
the ground.
1.appliance
Do not run
motor indoors.
11.
Do
not
put
hands
or and
feet wait
near until
or under
rotating
parts.toFor
12. Shut the motor off
the blade
comes
a
rotary mowers,
keepun-clogging
clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
complete
stop before
obstructions.
12.
up or the
carry
an appliance
the
motor deflecis running.
13.Never
Neverpick
operate
mower
without while
proper
guards,
13.
Pull
the
plug
from
the
socket:
tors provided by the manufacturer, or other safety devices in
-- whenever you leave the machine;
place.
-- Never
beforepick
clearing
blockage;
14.
up oracarry
a mower when it is operating.
before
checking,
cleaning
or working
15. Never carry the mower
by the
cord. on the appliance;
-- Never
after striking
foreign
object.inInspect
the appliance for
16.
operatea the
appliance
the rain.
damage and make repairs as necessary;
-- if the appliance starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
14. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not
mow excessively steep slopes, over 30°.
•
2.
3. •
4. •
5. •
6.
• Use a socket with RCD protection.
Storing your Mower
The handle can be folded to minimise space requirements.
FOLDING THE HANDLE. Unlock the handle clamps in the middle of the
10theAmotor.
handle andFuse
fold theprotection:
top section over
Check that the electrical cables are not being strained while folding
and unfolding the handle. Permanent kinks will cause damage to the
cables.
Before Start-up
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Check that the machine is completely and correctly assembled.
Before using the mower, make sure each time that…
-the power supply cable is not damaged, no tears, cuts, etc.
-the machine is not damaged.
-all screws are tight.
Mains Connection
Compare the voltage given on the machine model plate e.g. 230 V
with the mains voltage and connect the machine to the relevant and
properly earthed plug.
Only use connection cables with sufficient diameters.
Do not use any defective connection cables.
Connect the machine via a 30 mA fault current safety switch.
Use a socket with RCD protection.
Fuse protection: 10 A
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Before using, check the blade(s) and blade bolt(s) for wear and
damage.
Replace
worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to
Mains
connection
preserve the balance. DAMAGED BLADES AND WORN BOLTS ARE
MAJOR HAZARDS. Ensure that only replacement cutting means
Compare the voltage given on the machine model plate e.g.
of the right type are used.
230 V
mains
voltage
and
connect
machine
to
Keep
all with
nuts,the
bolts
and screws
tight
to be
sure thethe
mower
is in safe
the relevant
and properly earthed plug.
working
condition.
Only the
usemotor
connection
cables
with in
sufficient
diameters.
Allow
to cool before
storing
any enclosure.
Doreduce
not use
defective
cables.
To
fire any
hazard,
keep theconnection
engine free of
grass and leaves.
Check
the grass
catcher frequently
deterioration.
Connect
the machine
via a 30 for
mAwear
faultorcurrent
safety
Replace
switch. worn or damaged parts for safety.
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General
General Arrangement
Arrangement
11
Your lawnmower has been designed for mowing grass.
1. Motor cover
Your
lawnmower
Yourhandle
lawnmower has
has been
been
2. Lower
designed
for
mowing
grass.
designed
for
mowing
grass.
3. Upper handle
22
4. Cable clip
1
On/off
switch
1 On/off
switch
5. Handle
knob
and bolt
2
button
2 Lock-off
Lock-off
buttonlever
6. Height
adjustment
3
3 Handle
Handle
7. Safety
button
4
collector
4 Grass
Grassswitch
collector
8. ON/OFF
5
Wheels
5 Wheels
9. Grass
catcher
8
7
3
33
4
5
44
2
6
9
1
55
Figure
Figure A
A
•• Insert
Insert the
the ends
ends (10)
(10) into
into the
the corresponding
corresponding holes
holes (11)
(11) in
in the
the
appliance.
appliance.
Assembly
Assembly
Mounting
Mounting the
the handle
handle (Figures
(Figures B—D)
B—D)
••
••
10
10
Fit
Fit the
the clamp
clamp (6)
(6) on
on the
the handle
handle (3)
(3) as
as shown.
shown.
Mount
Mount the
the support
support (7)
(7) to
to the
the handle
handle as
as shown.
shown. Securely
Securely
tighten
the
knobs
(8)
to
the
bolts
(9).
tighten the knobs (8) to the bolts (9).
11
11
14
14
12
12
10
10
12
12
33
13
13
99
33
77
66
Figure
Figure B
B
Figure
Figure D
D
88
•• Fit
Fit the
the handle
handle using
using the
the screws
screws (12).
(12). Clamping
Clamping the
the cable
cable
cord
cord (fig.
(fig. E)
E)
•• Fit
Fit the
the cable
cable cord
cord (13)
(13) to
to the
the handle
handle (3)
(3) using
using the
the clips
clips (14).
(14).
Figure
Figure C
C
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Figure
Figure E
E
Assembly
Assembly of the Lower Handle
3. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
To obtain the desired cutting height, the front and rear axles are
repositioned on the underside of the mower housing
Warning! Disconnect the mower from the power supply and ensure the blade has stopped coasting before adjusting the height.
Adjust the lower handle at favorable position and tighten the two
knobs .
Assembly of the Upper handle, Cable Retaining Hook and
Cable Clips
•
•
•
•
•
•
Cutting height positions
1. 20mm (lowest cutting height position)
2. 30mm
3. 40mm
4. 50mm
5. 60mm
6. 70mm (Highest cutting height position)
Slide the cable restraint hook onto the upper handle. (fig.2)
Position the upper handle over the lower handle and align on
the holes. Push the securing bolts through the holes. Screw
on the securing knobs and hand tighten(fig 3).
Hold the cable against the lower handle and pull gently upwards. Fix into position using cable clips (fig 4).
Assembly of Grass Collection Box
Assemble two halves and fix them together.
Lift the rear cover and place the grass box cover the lugs
1. Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades,
blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged.
Replace word or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
2. On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one blade
can cause other blades to rotate.
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Make sure that the mower is disconnected from the power
supply.
To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment lever
and move it toward the back of the mower.
To lower the blade height, grasp the height adjustment and
move it toward front of the mower.
n the
Switching on and off
• To switch the appliance
on, keep the lock-off lever
Operation
depressed and press the on/off switch (1)
• Insert the ends (10) into the corresponding holes (11) in the
Operation
appliance.
Adjusting the
height
10 mowing
11
Adjusting the mowing height
The1appliance can be adjusted to five mowing heights.
• Set the appliance to the required height by sliding the
height adjustment lever to the corresponding position.
The appliance can be adjusted to five mowing heights.
14sliding the
12 the appliance to the required height by
• Set
height adjustment lever to the corresponding position.
10
12
3
13
•
To switch the appliance off, release the lever (2)
2
Figure D
ble
Figure E
• Fit the handle using the screws (12). Clamping the cable
cord (fig. E)
• Fit the cable cord (13) to the handle (3) using the clips (14).
(14).
the
mower
Mounting theUsing
collector
(Figure.
F - H)
d the
Using the mower
• Slide the bag (15) over the frame (16) as shown.
• •Connect
theclips
appliance
to athe
suitable
Press the
(17) onto
frame.extension cord.
• 1. Connect female extension cable connector to the three
pin plug on the mower.
15
• Form a loop in the mains cable
and push the loop through the
slot “A’ as illustrated, Figure J.
To secure, position loop over
the hook ‘B’ and pull the cable
back16
through the slot ‘C’.
A
• Hold the appliance with both
hands.
• Keep the appliance away from
hard objects and plants.
• When working long grass proB
ceed layer for layer. First set the
appliance to the maximum
17
mowing height, then to a lower
mowing height.
C
F the appliance for work-Figure D
• Figure
Only use
ing dry grass.
Figure J
• •Empty
theflap
collector
Lift the
(18). after each
•use.
Mount the collector (4) by placing the hooks (19) behind the
notches (20)
• Connect the appliance to a suitable extension cord.
• 1. Connect female extension cable connector to the three
pin plug on the mower.
• Form a loop in the mains cable
and push the loop through the
slot “A’ as illustrated, Figure J.
To secure, position loop over
the hook ‘B’ and pull the cable
back through the slot ‘C’.
A
• Hold the appliance with both
hands.
• Keep the appliance away from
hard objects and plants.
• When working long grass proB
ceed layer for layer. First set the
appliance to the maximum
mowing height, then to a lower
mowing height.
C
• Only use the appliance for working dry grass.
Figure J
• Empty the collector after each
use.
Warning!
• To switch the appliance on, keep the lock-off button (2)
Cutting grass that is too long on a low mowing height can
depressed and press the on/off switch (1). Keep the on/off
clog the mower and result in motor failure. When cutting
switch depressed.
long grass, start from the maximum cutting height and
• To switch the appliance off, release the on/off switch (1)
gradually
18 lower the cutting
19 height until the desired grass
height is achieved.
• To switch the appliance on, keep the lock-off button (2)
depressed and press the on/off switch (1). Keep the on/off
switch depressed.
• To switch the appliance off, release the on/off switch (1)
Switching on and off (Figure A)
Switching on and off (Figure A)
1
1
4
2
20
2
Figure H
Figure A-Detail
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Professional Inspection Required:
• after collison with an obstacle
Specifications
• after sudden stoppage of the motor
• if the blade is bent
• Mains
if the voltage
motor shaft is bent V 230
Mains frequency
Hz 50
Power input
1,400W
No load speed
2,850
Distributed
by: min
Weight kg
19
Cut Width
380mm
Australia
Care
and maintenance
Possible
problems
The machine does not require any special maintenance.
Fails to Operate
1. Is the Power Turned On?
Cleaning
gloves)
2. Check(Use
the fuse
in the plug, if blown replace.
It is3.very
important
that
you keep
your lawnmower
clean.
Fuse continues
to blow?
Immediately
disconnect
from the
Grass
clippings
leftsupply
in any and
of the
air intakes
or under
the hood
mains
electricity
consult
your local
approved
could
become
a potential fire hazard.
Service
Centre.
1. Remove grass from under the hood with a piece of wood or
similar.
Poor Grass Catching
2. 1.
Using
a soft brush
remove
clippings
from all air
Disconnect
from -the
mainsgrass
electricity
supply.
intakes.
2. Clean the underside of the housing.
3. Apply
a few
oil to the
cutting
to Height
avoid of
3. Raise
to adrops
higherofheight
of cut.
Seemechanism
Adjusting the
oxidation.
Cut.
4. 4.
Wipe
overperformance
the surface of
your lawnmower with a dry cloth.
If poor
persists?
Distributed by Masport
of sound pressure measured according to EN 50144:
P.O.Level
Box 533
Braeside. VIC. 3195
LpA 1300
(sound
pressure)
Phone:
366
225
LWA (acoustic
power)
Facsimile:
1800 035
594
Test
standard
New
Zealand
Distributed by Masport
P.O.Registration
Box 14-349Number:
Date
Aucklandof Registration:
Expiry
Phone:
09date:
571 1200
Facsimile: 09 571 5864
Disconnect from the mains electricity supply and consult your
local approved Service Centre.
Important!
Excessive Vibration
Never
use water from
for cleaning
your
lawnmower.
Do not clean
1. Disconnect
the mains
electricity
supply.
with
solvents - some can
2. chemicals,
Check that including
the bladepetrol,
is fittedorcorrectly?
destroy
critical
parts. or worn, replace it with a new one.
3. If the
bladeplastic
is damaged
dB(A) 87.5
dB(A) 100.5
AS/NZS60335.2.77 20002
Including amendment 1
Q050716
12 September 2005
12 September 2010
Distributed
4. If vibration persists?
When
you finish
mowing
Immediately
disconnect
from the mains electricity supply and
1. consult
Replaceyour
blade,
bolts,
nuts orService
screws,Centre.
if necessary.
local
approved
2. Clean your lawnmower thoroughly.
3. Ask your local Service Centre to clean the air filter thoroughly and carry out any service or repairs required.
4. Make sure that the electric cable is coiled properly.
Australia
Distributed by Morrison
P.O. Box 533
Braeside. VIC. 3195
Phone: 1300 366 225
Facsimile: 1800 035 594
Carrying your Lawnmower
New Zealand
Distributed by Morrison
P.O. Box 14-349
Auckland
Phone: 09 571 1200
Facsimile: 09 571 5864
Ensure the blade is facing away from you.
Storing your Lawnmower Store in a dry place where your
lawnmower is protected from damage.
Troubleshooting
Fault
Possible Cause
Solution
Motor does not start
No power supply
Check fuse / extension lead
Machine cable defective
Contact Masport / Authorised specialist workshop
Blade jammed
Clean ejection channel / housing; the blade must
rotate freely. Start on low grass or on the section of
the lawn that has already been mown; correcty the
cutting height.
Too much grass in the ejection
channel or housing
Clean ejection channel/housing.
Correct the cutting height.
Blade blunt
Contact Masport / Authorised specialist workshop
and have the blade sharpened/replaced.
Lawn wet
Allow the lawn to dry
Grass collection box clogged
Clean the grid of the grass collection box
Too much grass in ejection
channel or housing
Clean ejection channel/housing. Correct the cutting
height.
Blade blunt
Contact Masport / Authorised specialist workshop
and have the blade sharpened/replaced.
Loss of motor
performance
Grass collection
box does not fill up
sufficiently.
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