Operating instructions

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It is recommended for increased electrical
safety to use a Residual Current Device (RCD)
with a tripping current of not more than 30 mA.
Always check your RCD every time you use it.
If you want to use an extension cable when op-
erating your product, only the following cable
dimensions should be used:
- 1.0 mm
2
max length 40 m
- 1.5 mm
2
max length 60 m
- 2.5 mm
2
max length 100 m
Note: If an extension cable is used it must be
earthed and connected through the plug to
the cable of your supply network in accord-
ance with prescribed safety regulations.
For products not sold in GB:
WARNING: For safety, it is essential that the
mains plug 7 attached to the product is fitted to
the power supply cable 35.
The couplings of connection leads must be pro-
tected against splashes and the coupling sock-
ets on the leads must be made of rubber or
coated with rubber.
Fixing means for the connection leads must be
used.
The connection lead must be inspected for
signs of damage at regular intervals and may
only be used if in perfect condition.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be re-
placed by an approved Service Centre.
Products sold in GB only: Your mower is fitted
with an approved 13 A (BS 1363/A) electric plug
and is protected by a 13 A fuse (ASTA Ap-
proved to BS 1362).
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate
plug fitted in its place by an authorized cus-
tomer service agent.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid
a possible shock hazard and should never be in-
serted into a 13 A socket elsewhere.
Unfold the top handle 1 and tighten wing-
nut.
Note: Ensure that the cable clips supplied are
used to fix the cable to the handle.
The blades will require adjustment – see “Adjust-
ing Blades”.
Attach cable to cable restraint 6 ensuring that
sufficient cable slack is available. (Euro models
only)
Grassbox
Spring the grassbox cradle 11 into pivot
holes 12.
Attach/remove the grassbox as shown.
Height of cut adjustment
Your machine has six settings which give the fol-
lowing approximate height of cut:
1 = 9 mm 2 = 13 mm 3 = 18 mm
4 = 25 mm 5 = 32 mm S = Scarifier
Position “S” should only be used with the Scari-
fier Cartridge accessory (purchased separately).
To adjust the height of cut:
Tilt the mower to take the weight off the front
roller.
Push the height of cut knob 10 in and turn to the
desired position.
For the first cutting of the season, a high cutting
adjustment should be selected.
C14E models:
The comb will also require adjustment, See
“Comb Adjustment”.
Comb Adjustment
[C 14E only]
Your mower is fitted with an adjustable comb 13
which can be brought into use on the lower
heights of cut. It is set by loosening the screws 14
and rotating the comb until the tines just touch
the ground. You may need to re-adjust after
changing the height of cut. Take care not to set
the comb too deep, as this could cause dam-
age to either your mower or lawn.
Cutting Long Grass Using Side Wheel Kit
[C14E models only]
Your mower is fitted
with a full width front roller
which is suitable for normal smooth lawns. For
cutting longer, coarse grass a side wheel kit can
be fitted. To fit this kit proceed as follows:
1. Stop, remove plug from the power supply
and remove the grass box.
2. Tilt the mower back and wedge securely.
3. Remove the front roller/comb assembly by
removing screw 14 and slackening nut 15 on
both sides.
4. Fit the side wheel, space tube on to the side
wheels spindle.
5. Fit each side wheel assembly on both sides of
the roller brackets as shown and fix with
bolt 18.
Refit the full width roller by following steps 1 - 4 in
reverse.
Assembly
A
B
B
C
C
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