This product is intended for domestic lawn mowing. It is not designed for commercial use.
WARNING! For your own safety, read this manual and the general safety
instructions carefully before using the appliance. Your power tool should
only be given to other users together with these instructions.
2 DESCRIPTION (FIG A)
1. Switch lever
2. Handle top
3. Switch case
4. Safety button
5. Wing nuts
6. Handle bottom
3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST
Remove all packaging materials.
Remove remaining packaging and packing inserts (if included).
Check that the package contents are complete.
Check the appliance, the power cord, the power plug and all accessories for transportation
damage.
Keep the packaging materials as far as possible until the end of the warranty period. Then
take it to your local waste disposal system.
WARNING Packaging materials are not toys! Children must not play with
plastic bags! There is a danger of suffocation!
7. Grass bag
8. Deflector guard
9. Front cover
10. Carry handle
11. Wheels
1pc top push bar
2pcs bottom push bar
2pcs fastening screws for bottom push bar
2pcs fastening screws for top push bar
2pcs cable clips
1pc grass collection bag
Bag support bars
Machine
If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.
The following symbols are used in this manual and/or on the machine:
Denotes risk of personal
injury or damage to the
tool.
Read manual before use
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Keep bystanders away
Keep hands and feet away
from sharp parts.
Indicates electrical shock
hazard.
Wear ear guards and
goggles
In accordance with
essential safety standards
of applicable European
directives
Wear gloves
Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before touching
them. The blades continue to rotate after the machine is switched off, a
rotating blade can cause injury.
Warning! Flying objects
Remove plug from the mains
immediately if the cable is
damaged or cut
Never operate the machine
in the rain or in damp or wet
conditions. Moisture is an
electrical shock hazard.
Keep the power cable away
from the cutters!
Class II - The machine is
double insulated; Earthing
wire is therefore not
necessary.
Wear a mask In dusty
conditions
5 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to heed warnings and follow instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Keep safety warnings and instructions
for future reference. The term "power tool" in the safety warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
5.1 Working area
Keep working area clean and well lit. Untidy and dark areas can lead to accidents.
Do not operate power tools in potentially explosive surroundings, for example, in the
presence of inflammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders at a distance when operating a power tool. Distractions can
Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the
rating plate.
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
adapter plugs with earthed power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce
the risk of a lethal electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed surfaces such as pipes, radiators, kitchen ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of a lethal electric shock if your body is earthed.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. If water gets inside a power tool, it will
increase the risk of a lethal electric shock.
Do not damage the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of a lethal electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cable suitable for outdoor use.
Using a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of a lethal electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a power supply protected
by a residual current device (RCD). Using an RCD reduces the risk of a lethal electric
shock.
5.3 Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use a power tool when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention when operating a power tool may result in serious
personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Using safety equipment such as a
dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, a hard hat, or hearing protection whenever it is needed
will reduce the risk of personal injury.
Avoid accidental starts. Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting the plug.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools when the
switch is in the on position makes accidents more likely.
Remove any adjusting keys or spanners before turning on the power tool. A spanner or
key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
Do not reach out too far. Keep your feet firmly on the ground at all times. This will enable
you retain control over the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from the power tool. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can become
entangled in the moving parts.
If there are devices for connecting dust extraction and collection facilities, please ensure
that they are attached and used correctly. Using such devices can reduce dust-related
hazards.
5.4 Power tool use and care
Do not expect the power tool to do more than it can. Use the correct power tool for what
you want to do. A power tool will achieve better results and be safer if used in the context
for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch cannot turn it on and off. A power tool with a broken
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source before making adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
Store power tools, when not in use, out of the reach of children and do not allow people
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who are not familiar with the power tool or these instructions to operate it. Power tools are
potentially dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintenance. Check for misalignment or jammed moving parts, breakages or any other
feature that might affect the operation of the power tool. If it is damaged, the power tool
must be repaired. Many accidents are caused by using poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to jam and are easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and cutting tools, etc., in accordance with these
instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into
account the working conditions and the work which needs to be done. Using a power tool
in ways for which it was not intended can lead to potentially hazardous situations.
5.5 Service
Your power tool should be serviced by a qualified specialist using only standard spare
parts. This will ensure that it meets the required safety standards.
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6 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LAWN MOWERS
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
Never mow while people, especially children or pets, are nearby.
The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
Do not operate the lawnmower when barefoot or wearing open sandals, always wear
substantial footwear and long trousers.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawnmower is to be used and remove all stones,
sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter
assembly are not worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Avoid operating the lawnmower in wet grass, where feasible.
Walk, never run.
Never operate the appliance with defective guards or shields, or without safety device, for
example deflectors and/or grass catchers in place.
Mowing on banks can be dangerous:
− Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
− Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet grass.
− Mow across the face of slopes – never up and down.
− Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
− Use extreme caution when stepping back or pulling the lawnmower towards you.
− Never mow by pulling the mower towards you.
Stop the blades if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to
be mowed.
Do not tilt the machine when starting or switching on the motor, except if the machine has
to be tilted for starting in long grass. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely
necessary and tilt only the part which is away from the operator. Always ensure that both
hands are in the operating position before returning the machine to the ground.
Switch on the lawnmower according to instructions and with feet well away from the
blades.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of discharge opening at all times.
Never pick up or carry the lawnmower while the motor is running.
− before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower
− after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs as
necessary if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the lawnmower is in safe working
condition.
Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
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7 ASSEMBLY
The lawn mower is delivered unassembled. The complete push bar must be assembled before
using the lawn mower. Follow the operating instructions step-by-step and use the pictures
provided as a visual guide to easily assemble the machine.
7.1 Fitting / Removing / Emptying Grass bag.
Lift the guard (8) and hold up, fit the grass bag (7).
Lift the guard (8) and hold up. Remove grass bag (7).
For non grass collection the mower can be used without the grass bag (7) in position, with the
deflector guard (8) in the down position.
7.2 Fitting the push bar (Fig. 3a to 3d)
Fit a bottom push bar (Fig. 3a/Item 8) into the
opening provided for it (Fig. 3a) and secure it as
shown in Fig. 3b with a screw (Fig. 3b/Item 9).
Proceed in the same way on the other side.
When you fit the top push bar you can decide the
height of the push bar by selecting the
appropriate fastening hole (Fig. 3c). Fasten the
top push bar using either the holes L for a low
position or H for a high position.
Screw the top push bar to the bottom push bar
as shown in Fig. 3d.
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8 SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHTS
Important! Adjust the cutting height only when the engine is switched off
and the power cable has been disconnected.
Before you begin to mow, check to ensure that the blade is not blunt and that none of the
fasteners are damaged. To prevent any imbalance, replace blunt and/or damaged blades. To
carry out this check, first switch off the motor and pull out the power plug.
Position Cutting depth
1 20mm
2 40mm
3 60mm
The cutting height is adjusted by “spring and bar” system. To do so, turn the equipment upside
down or tilt it to the side. Position both the front and rear axle in the same notch, so that the
cutting blade runs parallel to the lawn.
Before you connect the equipment to the
mains supply make sure that the data on the
rating plate are identical to the mains data.
Connect the plug to an extension cable. It is
imperative to secure the extension cable with
the cable grip as shown in Figure 5a.
9.2 Starting
Press and hold safety button (then squeeze the switch lever towards the handle). Release the
safety button.
9.3 Stopping
Release the switch lever
ATTENTION : After switching off, the cutting blade will go on turning for a
few seconds, make sure the blade has come to a complete standstill.
CAUTION: Do not rapidly switch off and on.
9.4 Safety button
Important! To prevent the machine switching on accidentally, the lawn mower is equipped with
a safety lock-off which must be pressed before the switching bar can be activated. The lawn
mower switches itself off when the switch is released.
Repeat this process several times so that you are sure that the machine functions properly.
Before you perform any repair or maintenance work on the machine, ensure that the blade is
not rotating and that the power supply is disconnected.
Important! Never open the discharge flap if the grass bag is being emptied
and the motor is still running. The rotating blade can cause serious injuries.
Always secure the discharge flap and grass bag carefully. Always switch off the motor before
you remove these items. The safety distance between the blade casing and the user provided
by the guide struts must be maintained at all times.
9.5 Information on correct mowing
We recommend that you mow in overlapping lines. Only mow with sharp, perfect blades so
that the blades of grass do not fray, making the lawn turn yellow.
The cutting height should be between 4 and 6 cm and the growth before the next cut should
be between 4 and 5 cm. If the lawn grows longer than this on occasion, do not make the
mistake of cutting to normal length straight away since this will damage the lawn. Never cut
the grass by more than half its height.
Keep the underside of the mower casing clean and remove all grass deposits from it. Deposits
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make it more difficult to start the mower and also adversely affect the mowing quality and the
grass discharge. On slopes mow across the slope (not in up or down direction).You can
counteract the tendency of the mower to slide down the slope by setting it at an angle upwards.
Select the cutting height to suit the actual length of the grass. Make several passes to ensure
that you do not remove more than 4 cm of grass length in any one pass.
Switch off the motor before you carry out any inspections of the blade. Remember than the
blade will continue to turn for a few seconds after the motor has been switched off. Never
attempt to stop the blade.
Check regularly that the blade is correctly secured, in good condition and well ground. If not,
grind or replace the blade. If the moving blade strikes an object, stop the mower and wait until
the blade has come to a complete standstill. Then check the condition of the blade and the
blade holder. If they are damaged, they must be replaced.
Place the mains lead in loops on the ground in front of the socket. Mow away from the socket
and cable and ensure that the mains lead is always on the section of lawn that you have
already mowed so that you do not run over the mains lead with the mower. As soon as you
see mown grass on the lawn whilst you are mowing, the grass bag will need emptying.
9.6 Grass bag
Important! Before you remove the grass bag switch off the motor and wait
until the cutting tool reaches a standstill.
To remove the grass bag, raise the discharge flap with one hand and remove the grass bag
using its handle with your other hand.
To maintain safety, the discharge flap will close when you remove the grass bag to seal the
rear discharge opening. If any grass residues are caught in the opening, it is a good idea to
pull the mower backwards around 1 m to make it easier to start the motor.
Do not remove grass cuttings in the mower casing or on the cutter by hand or with your feet.
Instead use suitable tools such as a brush or broom. To ensure that it can collect the grass
correctly the grass bag and in particular the net must be cleaned from the inside after use.
Only attach the grass bag after switching off the motor and the cutting blade has reached a
standstill.
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10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Attention! Before performing any work on the equipment, pull out the power
plug.
10.1 Cleaning
Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as
possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low
pressure.
We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using
it.
Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning
agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensure that no
water can seep into the device.
Never use solvents such as petrol, alcohol, ammonia water, etc. These
solvents may damage the plastic parts.
Damaged switches must be replaced by our after-sales service department.
If the connecting cable (or mains plug) is damaged, it must be replaced by a special
connecting cable which is available from our service department. Replacement of the
connecting cable should only be carried out by our service department (see last page) or
by a qualified specialist (qualified electrician).
14 STORAGE
Always clean your mower before storage. Store your mower in a clean, dry environment.
To avoid mould on remaining contents, make sure the grass collect bag is empty and dry.
You can fold the handle to save space, loosen the 2 clamps on each side of the handle and
bend the upper handle part towards the front of the machine.
14.1 Long time storage:
Apply some environmentally friendly oil on the mower blade to prevent it from rusting.
14.2 Hibernation
Have your blade sharpened after the mowing season, so your machine is ready for the new
season.
15 TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Cause Action
Machine fails to operate Power turned off
Machine functions
intermittently
Machine leaves ragged
finish
Or motor labours
Cutting blade not rotating
while machine switched on
Excessive vibration/noise Blade nut/bolt loose
Mains socket faulty
Extension cable
damaged
Fuse faulty/blown
Mower in long grass
Motor protector has
activated
Extension cable
damaged
Machine’s internal wiring
damaged
Motor protector has
activated
Height of cut too low
Cutting blade blunt
Underside of machine
badly clogged
Blade fitted upside down
Cutting blade obstructed
Blade nut/bolt loose
Cutting blade damaged
Turn power on
Use another socket
Inspect cable, replace if
This product is warranted as provided by law for a 24 -month period effective from the
date of purchase by the first user.
This warranty covers all material or production flaws. It does not include defective parts
subject to normal wear & tear such as bearings, brushes, cables, and plugs, or
accessories such as drills, drill bits, saw blades, etc. ; damage or defects resulting from
maltreatment, accidents or alterations; nor the cost of transportation.
This warranty covers all material or production flaws, excluding batteries, chargers,
defective parts subject to normal wear and tear such as, in particular, bearings, brushes,
cables, plugs… Accessories such as drills, drill bits, saw blades etc. also do not fall under
this warranty.
Damage and/or defects resulting from inappropriate use also do not fall under the
warranty provisions.
We also disclaim all liability for any bodily injury resulting from inappropriate use of the
tool.
Repairs may only be carried out by an authorised customer service centre for Powerplus
tools.
You can always obtain more information at the number 00 32 3 292 92 90.
Any transportation costs shall always be borne by the customer, unless agreed otherwise
in writing.
At the same time, no claim can be made on the warranty if the damage of the device is the
result of negligent maintenance or overload.
Definitely excluded from the warranty is damage resulting from fluid permeation, excessive
dust penetration, intentional damage (on purpose or by gross carelessness), inappropriate
usage (use for purposes for which the device is not suitable), incompetent usage (e.g. not
following the instructions given in the manual), inexpert assembly, lightning strike,
erroneus net voltage. This list is not exhaustive.
Acceptance of claims under warranty can never lead to the prolongation of the warranty
period nor commencement of a new warranty period in case of a device replacement.
Devices or parts which are replaced under the warranty therefore remain the property of
Varo NV.
We reserve the right to reject a claim whenever the purchase cannot be verified or when it
is clear that the product has not been properly maintained. (Clean ventilation slots, carbon
brushes serviced regularly, etc.).
Your purchase receipt must be kept as proof of date of purchase.
Your appliance must be returned undismantled to your dealer in an acceptably clean state,
(in its original blow-moulded case if applicable to the unit), accompanied by proof of
purchase.
17 ENVIRONMENT
Should your appliance need replacement after extended use, do not dispose of it
with the household refuse, but in an environmentally safe way.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that protects the environment. We
suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local service station for recycling.
Do not throw it into the refuse or pour it on the ground
is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable
European Directives as they relate to European harmonized standards. Any unauthorized
modification of the apparatus voids this declaration.
European Directives (including, if applicable, their amending directives):
2006/95/EC The Low Voltage Directive
2004/108/EC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2006/42/EC The Machinery Directive
2000/14/EC The Outdoor Noise Directive
Annex VI
LwA = 94 dB(A) / 96dB(A)
Testing Authority TuV SuD
Munich
European harmonized standards (including, if applicable, their amendments);