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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.12)
Non Grassed Areas
When moving the mower across non-grassed areas, stop
the motor and set the mower to the maximum height of
cut to protect the cutting mechanism.
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.
OPERATING THE MOWER
Fig. 12
