MAINTENANCE
• Disconnect spark plug and allow engine
exhaust to cool.
• Turn machine on its side with the exhaust
uppermost.
1.
Remove grass from under the deck with a
brush
(W1)
.
2.
Using a soft brush - remove grass clippings
from all air intakes, the discharge chute and
the grass box
(W2)
.
3.
Wipe over the surface of your lawnmower with
a dry cloth.
C
LEANING
IMPORTANT
Never use water for cleaning your lawnmower. Do not clean with chemical, including petrol, or
solvents - some can destroy critical plastic parts.
C
UTTING
S
YSTEM
Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges could cause injury. USE GLOVES
Renew your metal blade after 50 hours mowing or 2 years whichever is the sooner - regardless of condition.
If the blade is cracked or damaged replace it with a new one.
Removing the Blade
• Disconnect spark plug and allow engine
exhaust to cool.
• Turn machine on its side with the exhaust
uppermost.
1.
Use spanner to loosen blade bolt by turning
anti-clockwise
(X1)
.
2.
Remove the blade bolt, blade and washer.
(X2)
3.
Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
Fitting the Blade
1.
Fit the blade to the machine with the sharp
edges pointing away from the machine.
2.
Re-fit the blade bolt through the washer
ensuring that the side stamped with ‘0’ on the
washer is facing away from the blade
(X2)
.
3.
Hold firmly and tighten blade bolt firmly with a
spanner. Do not over tighten.
Please note
If you have a machine fitted with BBC then you must remove both blade bolts
(X3)
B
ATTERY
S
AFETY
(K
EY START MODELS ONLY
)
Safety Procedures when Charging the Battery
1.
Check the charger cable regularly for damage
or deterioration due to age.
2.
Do not use the lawnmower if the charging
cable is not in good condition.
3.
Do not attempt to charge other products with
the charger from this unit.
4.
Do not attempt to use this battery with any
other charger.
5.
Charging should only be carried out in a safe
location where neither battery nor cord cable
can be trodden on or tripped over.
6.
Location should be well-ventilated.
7.
During charging, the battery charger
becomes warm. This is normal and means
the charger is operating properly.
8.
Do not cover the battery charger with
anything during charging.
9.
Ensure that neither the charger nor the
battery are exposed to moisture.
10.
Avoid extreme temperatures.
11.
The charger will not operate below freezing
point nor above 40
o
C.
12.
Do not short circuit the battery terminals.
General Guidance on Rechargeable Battery
1.
Charging time is 24 hours.
2.
Under normal usage the battery will be
charged during the running of the engine.
3.
To keep in prime condition the battery should
be charged at least once every six months.
4.
Exceeding the charging period may shorten
the battery life.
5.
Protect electric cable. Never carry the
battery charger by the electric cable only.
6.
If after an extended usage period the battery
quickly runs down after a full 24 hour
charging period, a replacement battery is
probably needed.
7.
Do not attempt to open the main body casing.
8.
Clean only with a dry soft cloth.
9.
Never use a damp cloth or flammable liquids
such as petrol, white spirits, thinners etc.
10.
Dispose of old batteries safely.
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