ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL McGregor 1400W/1600W/1900W Electric Rotary Mower 7496428 (Model: MER1434) 7603314 (Model: MER1737) 7436653 (Model: MER1940) Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your mower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
Contents Safety Information .............................................................................................................................. 3-12 Warning Symbols ................................................................................................................................... 3 General Safety........................................................................................................................................ 5 Personal Safety .................................
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Warnings Symbols The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when assembling and operating the mower. Take extra care, beware of hazards. Read instruction manual. Wear eye and ear protection. Do not use the machine in the rain or leave it outdoors when it is raining.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Warnings Symbols (continued) Wait until all moving parts have stopped completely before touching them. The blade may continue to rotate after the machine is switched off, a rotating blade can cause injury. 1RLVH OHYHO VSHFL¿FDWLRQ /ZD LQ G% Protection class II Do not dispose of electrical equipment in domestic waste.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety Note! Only supply power to the equipment through circuit protected by an RCD with a maximum trip current of 30 mA. • Use only plugs or connectors approved for outdoor usage. • Extension cables must comply to H07RN-F requirements as described in DIN 57 282/VDE 0282 and must have a minimum cross-section of 1.5 mm2. The plug must have an earth and any connection must also be earthed and splashproof.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety • This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety (continued) • Always check the mower for signs of damage before each usage. • Always disconnect the mains lead from the electrical supply before carrying out any inspection, servicing or maintenance work. • (QVXUH WKDW DOO WKH JXDUGV DUH VHFXUHO\ ¿WWHG DQG LQ good working order. • Check the grass bag at regular intervals for signs of wear and to ensure that it is always in perfect working order.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety (continued) • Never run the mower in enclosed or poorly ventilated URRPV RU LI WKHUH DUH LQÀDPPDEOH RU H[SORVLYH ÀXLGV vapours or gases nearby. • Switch off the motor and disconnect the mains lead before clearing blockages in the grass ejection area and before you inspect it if the mower has struck a foreign body. • Always use the lawn mower with the grass bag FRUUHFWO\ ¿WWHG • Check the site on
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety (continued) • Make sure you keep your feet at a safe distance from the mower blade at all times! Do not stand near the JUDVV HMHFWLRQ FKXWH LI WKH JUDVV EDJ LV QRW ¿WWHG • The safety distance from the moving blade produced by the push handle must be maintained at all times. • If you use the mower on a small incline, mow across the slope (not in an up and down direction).
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety (continued) • • • • • • • • • • • 10 and screws are tight and that the mower is in a safe condition for use. Do not leave the mower out in the rain. The lawn must not be wet or very damp. Only push the mower at a normal walking pace. Be particularly careful when you change the direction of the mower or pull it towards you. Avoid pulling it towards you while the blade is moving.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Operating and Maintenance Safety CAUTION! Read all safety requirements and instructions. Any errors made in following the safety requirements DQG LQVWUXFWLRQ PD\ UHVXOW LQ DQ HOHFWULF VKRFN ¿UH DQG serious injury. Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use. • Do not use the lawnmower if the cords are damaged or worn.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Intended Use This lawnmower is designed for domestic use only: • This electric lawnmower is intended for mowing lawns in domestic and hobby gardens. • This product is not to be used in wet weather conditions and may not be used to mow wet or unusually high grass, e. g. pasture grass or for shredding leaves. • This product is intended for private domestic use only, not for any commercial trade use.
In the Box Parts 7496428 (Model: MER1434) 1 2 Lock-off safety button 6 7 Switch levers 3 Cable strain-relief 4 Switch box housing 5 Upper handle bar 8 9 Wing knob Grass collection bag top Grass collection bag Cutting height adjuster 10 11 Quick release lever Grass collection bag handle 14 Motor housing 15a Front wheels 15b Rear wheels 12 'HÀHFWRU JXDUG 13 Carrying handle 2 1 3 4 5 6 11 7 12 8 13 10 14 9 15b 15a 13 Customer Helpline 0345 605 2063
In the Box Parts 7603314 (Model: MER1737) 1 2 3 Lock-off safety button 6 7 Switch levers Cable strain-relief 4 Switch box housing 5 Upper handle bar 8 9 Wing knob Grass collection bag top Grass collection bag Cutting height adjuster 10 11 Quick release lever Grass collection bag handle 12 'HÀHFWRU JXDUG 13 14 Motor housing 15a Front wheels 15b Rear wheels 16 Mulching plug Carrying handle 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 8 10 13 9 14 15b 16 15a Customer Helpline 0345 605 2063 14
In the Box Parts 7436653 (Model: MER1940) 1 2 3 Lock-off safety button 6 7 Grass collection bag top Switch levers Cable strain-relief 4 Switch box housing 5 Upper handle bar Wing knob 8 Grass collection bag 9 Cutting height adjuster 10 11 Quick release lever Grass collection bag handle 12 'HÀHFWRU JXDUG 13 14 Motor housing 15a Front wheels 15b Rear wheels 16 Mulching plug Carrying handle 2 1 3 4 5 6 11 7 8 12 10 13 9 14 15b 16 15a 15 Customer Helpline 0345 605 206
Assemble Step 1 - Handle Assembly 1a 1b 1a • 7R ¿[ WKH ORZHU KDQGOH DVVHPEO\ LQWR SRVLWLRQ WLJKWHQ WKH TXLFN UHOHDVH OHYHUV LQ D FORFNZLVH direction and then locking them into position by folding the levers snug against the handle support. These levers should be folded in towards the bar using moderate force to lock them in position. If they feel too tight when you fold them, turn them anti-clockwise to loosen them and then attempt to fold them again. Do not use excessive force.
Assemble Step 2 - Grass Collection Bag Assemble Clip the metal hook into relative slots • 17 Clip the plastic retainers onto the metal frame Insert the handle into the slots on the top of the grass collection bag, Clip the plastic retainers found on both sides of the cloth bag onto the metal frame of the plastic upper, Fully insert the rods of the metal frame into the slots on either side of the plastic base. Ensure the side FODPSLQJ VOHHYHV DUH SURSHUO\ ¿[HG RQ WKH IUDPH Customer Helpline 0345 605 2
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Prepare Step 1 - Setting the Cutting Heights $ KLJKHU FXW KHLJKW VKRXOG JHQHUDOO\ EH VHOHFWHG IRU WKH ¿UVW FXW RI WKH VHDVRQ :KHQ FXWWLQJ longer grass, cut the grass in 2 or more passes by lowering the cutting height gradually at each pass. These techniques will help to a avoid over-stressing your grass.
Operate Step 1 - On/Off Operation • • • To switch on, press the safety lock-off button on the handle, then activate the start/stop switch lever. Release the lock-off button. To switch off, release the start/stop switch lever. After switching off the equipment, the blade may continue to turn for several seconds. Do not touch the moving blade. There is a risk of serious injury. Step 2 - Mowing Direction • Place the mains lead in loops on the ground near the wall socket.
Operate Step 3 - Grass Collection Bag Full Indicator • :KHQ WKLV ÀDS UHPDLQV RSHQ DV \RX ZRUN LW PHDQV WKDW WKH JUDVV FROOHFWRU LV QRW IXOO DLU ÀRZLQJ IUHHO\ WKURXJK WKH JUDVV FROOHFWRU • :KHQ WKLV ÀDS UHPDLQV FORVHG LW PHDQV WKDW WKH JUDVV FROOHFWRU LV IXOO DQG QHHGV WR EH HPSWLHG QR DLUÀRZ WKURXJK WKH JUDVV FROOHFWRU Step 4 - Empty Grass Collection Bag • R UHPRYH WKH JUDVV FROOHFWRU UDLVH WKH GHÀHFWRU JXDUG ZLWK RQH KDQG DQG UHPRYH WKH JUDVV 7 FROOHFWRU KROGLQJ LWV KDQGOH ZLWK \RXU RWKH
Operate Step 5 - Using as a Mulcher ( if applicable) • %HIRUH ¿WWLQJ WKH PXOFKLQJ SOXJ GLVFRQQHFW WKH ODZQPRZHU IURP WKH PDLQV VXSSO\ /LIW WKH GHÀHFWRU JXDUG UHPRYH WKH JUDVV FROOHFWLRQ EDJ DQG LQVHUW WKH PXOFKLQJ SOXJ LQWR UHDU GLVFKDUJH FKXWH HQVXULQJ LW LV FRUUHFWO\ ¿WWHG /RZHU WKH GHÀHFWRU JXDUG • 22 The mulching plug retains the cut grass inside the deck and cuts this grass several more times LQWR YHU\ VPDOO SDUWLFOHV EHIRUH LW LV GHSRVLWHG EDFN RQWR WKH ODZQ 7KLV ¿QHO\ FXW JUDVV DFW
Maintenance and Repair Storing The handles can be folded for easy storage. • Loosen (turn anti-clockwise) the two wing knobs on the upper handle assembly to allow for folding. • Unfold the quick release levers on the lower handle section and turn anti-clockwise to loosen. • Ensure the power cable is not caught between the folding sections.
Maintenance and Repair Blade Maintenance 18 If the blade is blunt, it can be sharpened in a specialised workshop. If the blade is damaged or showing signs of imbalance, it must be replaced. Carry out the following steps to change the blade: • Turn the mower over and rest it carefully on its side . • 8VH VDIHW\ JORYHV DQG KROG WKH EODGH ¿UPO\ 7XUQ WKH EODGH EROW DQWLFORFNZLVH WR UHPRYH WKH blade . • Install the new blade in the reverse order.
Technical Date Technical Date Table Model Voltage Power input Motor speed Cutting width Cutting height adjustment Volume of grass bag Wheel size LpA sound pressure level LWA sound power level Vibration at the handlebars ahv Protection class 7496428 (MER1434) 7603314(MER1737) 7436653 (MER1940) 220-240 V ~ 50 Hz 1400W 1600W 1900W 3450/min 3450/min 3350/min 34cm 37cm 40cm 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70mm; 6 levels 35 liters 40 liters 42 liters 140/170 mm 140/200mm 84dB(A), K=3dB(A) 88dB(A) K=3dB(A) 89dB(A) K=3dB(A) 9
Technical Date Recycling and Disposal Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, hoses and packaging should be sorted, taken to the local recycling centre and disposed of in an environmentally safe way. 5HF\FOH UDWKHU WKDQ GLVSRVH RI XQZDQWHG PDWHULDO LQ ODQG¿OO ZKHQHYHU SRVVLEOH 7KH PDFKLQH PXVW EH delivered in rigid packaging to avoid damage during transportation.
Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting WARNING! Only perform the steps described within these instructions! $OO IXUWKHU LQVSHFWLRQ PDLQWHQDQFH DQG UHSDLU ZRUN PXVW EH SHUIRUPHG E\ DQ TXDOL¿HG VSHFLDOLVW Always turn off the machine and remove the plug before making any adjustment. The following table provides solutions to common problems encountered with the mower.
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