WARNING! Read this manual and general safety instructions carefully
before using the appliance, for your own safety. Your power tool should
only be passed on together with these instructions.
1 DESCRIPTION (FIG. 1)
1. Switch lever
2. Handle top
3. Safety button
4. Handle knob and bolt
5. Cable hook
6. Lower handle
7. Upper handle
8. Grassbag
9. Volume indicator
10. Height adjustment handle
11. Motor cover
12. Wheels
13. Lower handle set knob
14. Mulching plug
2 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST
Remove all packaging materials.
Remove remaining packing and package 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 packing materials as far as possible till the end of the warranty period. Dispose it
into your local waste disposal system afterwards.
WARNING: Packaging materials are not toys! Children must not play with
plastic bags! Danger of suffocation!
manual
1 x collection box
2 x cable clip
2 x fixed knobs and screws
1 x hook
1 x mulching plug
If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.
Read the operation and service instruction manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment.
Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
WARNING! Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep
clear off the discharge opening at all times. The blades continue to
rotate after the unit is switched off.
Always disconnect your machine from the electrical supply before
clearing, inspecting or adjusting any part of it, or if the supply cable has
become damaged or entangled
Always keep the electrical supply cable away from the blades-be aware
of its position at all times.
Never operate the machine in the rain or in damp or wet conditions.
Moisture is an electrical shock hazard.
Class II - The machine is double insulated; Earthing wire is therefore
not necessary.
In accordance with essential requirements of the European directive(s)
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.
3 SYMBOLS
In this manual and/or on the machine the following symbols are used:
4 GENERAL 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.
4.1 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.
4.3 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.
4.4 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
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.
4.5 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.
5 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LAWN MOWERS
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Save owners manual and
review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who
may use this tool.
WARNING: This machine produces an electromagnetic field during
operation. This field may under some circumstances interfere with active or
passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we
recommend persons with medical implants to consult their physician and
the medical implant manufacturer before operating this machine.
WARNING: The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being
thrown into your eyes, which can result in eyes severely damaged. Before
beginning power tool operation, always wears safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We
recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard
safety glasses with side shield.
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.
Remove the plug from the socket:
whenever you leave the machine
before clearing a blockage
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.
Not to connect a damaged cord to the supply or touch a damaged cord before it is
disconnected from the supply. A damaged cord can lead to contact with live parts.
Not to touch the blade before the machine is disconnected form the supply and the blade
have come to a complete stop
To keep extension cords away from the blade. The blade can cause damage to the cords
and lead to contact with live parts.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
If the external flexible cable or cord is damaged, it shall be exclusively replaced by the
manufacturer or his service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard
Follow the instructions for safe use, including the recommendation that it must be supplied
with a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a tripping current of not more than 30 mA.
Completely uncoil your extension cable before use to prevent over heating and loss of
mower efficiency. When tidying away the cable, wind it carefully to avoid kinking.
Before use check the supply and extension cord for signs of damage or ageing . If the
cord becomes damaged during use, disconnect the cord from the supply immediately.
Connect the female socket of the cable to the male socket of
the mower. To avoid disconnection of the cable during
operation, you have to pull it through the cable restraint
Lift the rear cover.
Grasp the mulching plug by its handle and tilt at
an approximate 15 degree angle.
Insert the plug into the rear discharge opening.
Lower the rear cover.
6 ASSEMBLY
Some parts of the lawnmower have been dismantled for transport purpose. The screws,
wheels, handwheels, cable clips and screwdrivers are to be found in plastic bags. Assembly is
simple if you follow these instructions:
6.1 Grass collection box.
Assemble the 2 halves and fix them together.
Lift the rear cover and place the grass box cover.
6.2 Lower handle
Adjust the lower handle at a favorable position and tighten the two knobs.
6.3 Upper handle
Slide the cable restraint hook (5) onto the upper handle (7).
Position the upper handle over the lower handle and align on the holes. Push the securing
bolts through the holes. Screw on the securing knobs and hand tighten.
Hold the cable against the lower handle and pull gently upwards. Fix into position using
cable clips.
Note: for storage purposes, the handle is foldable.
6.4 Extensioncable / cable restraint.
6.5 Mulching plug
Note: When using the mulching plug, do not install the grass catcher.
Place the lawnmower on the edge of the lawn, close to the
power supply. Work away from that point.
Alter the position of the cable at each turn, move it to the
already cut side.
When mowing, do not make the motor labor to hard.
Otherwise the rotating speed drops to much, (you will hear
that the motor sound changes).,When this occurs stop
mowing and adapt the mowing height to a higher position to
avoid damage to your mower.
NOTE: The motor is protected by a safety overload switch
7 OPERATION
Before connecting to the mains supply, always check the switch is in off
position!
7.1 Starting/stopping your lawnmower
Do not start the mower if it is standing in long grass.
Press and hold in the safety button located on the switch box.
Hold in the safety button and lift the switch lever upwards towards the handle and hold in
this position.
The motor will now start.
Release the safety button.
To stop the mower simply, release the switch lever and the mower will stop.
ATTENTION : After switching off ,the cutting blade will go on turning for a
few seconds, make sure the blade has come to a complete stilstand.
CAUTION: Do not rapidly switch off and on.
7.2 Adjusting the cutting height
! Make sure your machine is switched off and the knife has come to a
complete stilstand before adjusting the cutting height.
ATTENTION: The blades continue to rotate for a few seconds after the
machine is switched off, a rotating blade can cause injury.
Your lawnmower is equipped with a central height adjustment system, offering:
6 height settings: 20mm, 30mm, 40mm, 50mm, 60mm and 70mm
Select the cutting height by locking the lever in the disired position.
From rear to front, the adjustable height is as described above range
Remark : For the first cut of the season,a high cutting position should be selected.
7.3 Mowing / Cutting the grass
Select a cutting height to suit the actual height of the grass. If necessary, mow the same
section several times so that no more than 4cm is removed at a go.
To prevent the ejector opening / blade becoming clogged and unnecessary overloading of the
motor , empty the grass box once it is full.
7.5 Hours of operation
Observe your national and regional regulations for the protection against noise which specify
hours during which a lawn mower may be operated.
8 TECHNICAL DATA
9 NOISE
Noise emission values measured according to relevant standard. (K=3)
ATTENTION! Wear hearing protection when sound pressure is over 85
dB(A).
10 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Make sure all fasteners (screws, nuts, ect.) are always fully tightened so that you can work
safely with the mower.
Check the grass box for wear and tear at regular intervals.
Replace any worn or damaged parts.
Regular care of your lawnmower will not only increase its service life but will also facilitate
the meticulous and easy mowing of your lawn. Clean the lawnmower with brushes or
cloths. Do not use any solvents or water to remove dirt. Always switch off the motor and
pull out the power plug before carrying out any maintenance and cleaning work.
The part most susceptible to wear and tear in the machine is the blade. Check the
condition of the blade and its fastener at regular intervals. If the blade is worn, it must be
replaced or sharpened. If the mower vibrates excessively, this means that the blade is
either not balanced correctly or has been bent out of shape by knocks, in which case it
must be repaired or replaced.
retainer to keep the cord close the to
the motor/blade control.
Connect the extension cord to a live
230V, 50Hz AC receptacle.
Reset house circuit breaker. If it trips
again, call a qualified electrician.
Have motor control switch replaced
by an authorized service center.
Mower cutting
grass
unevenly
Lawn is rough or uneven or
cutting height not set
properly.
Move the wheels to a higher position.
All wheels must be placed in the
same cutting height for the mower to
cut evenly.
10.1 Replacing the blade
Always disconnect the power plug and check on the run-on display that the
motor is off before you inspect the blade.
CAUTION ! Remember that the blade will continue to rotate for a few seconds even after the
motor has been switched off. Never try to stop the blade. Make sure at regular intervals that
the blade is securely attached, in good condition and sharp. Sharpen or replacement as and
when necessary.
If the blade strikes an object while mowing, stop the lawnmower and wait until the blade has
come to a standstill. Then check the condition of the blade and the blade fixing screw. If these
have been damaged or loose, they must be replaced immediately.
Important: Wear safety gloves for this job
At the end of the season, perform a general inspection of your lawnmower and remove any
grass and dirt which may have accumulated.
At the start of each season, check the condition of the blade, the connection cable and all
electrical connections.
If repairs are necessary, please contact one of our customer service centers.
Use only original spare parts for maintenance work.
10.2 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.
Long time storage: apply some environmentally friendly oil on the mower blade to prevent it
from rusting.
Hibernation: have your blade sharpened after mowing season, so your machine is ready for
the new season.
11 TROUBLE SHOOTING
Warning: Switch off and remove plug from mains before performing any action to your mower.
housing and blade dragging
in heavy grass, or cutting
height too low.
Raise cutting height.
Mower
vibrating at
higher speed
Blade is unbalanced.
Bent motor shaft.
Have repair by an authorized service
center before restarting.
Stop the motor, disconnect the power
source, and inspect for damage.
Have repair by an authorized service
center before restarting.
12 WARRANTY
This product is warranted for a 36-month period effective from the date of purchase by the
first user.
This warranty covers all material or production flaws excluding : batteries, chargers,
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.
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.
Should your machine need replacement after extended use, do not put it in the
domestic waste but dispose of it in an environmentally safe way.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for
recycling advice.
14 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
VARO N.V. – Joseph Van Instraat 9 – BE2500 Lier – Belgium, declares that,
is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable
European Directives, based on the application of European harmonized standards. Any
unauthorized modification of the apparatus voids this declaration.
European Directives (including, if applicable, their amendments up to the date of signature);
2011/65/EU
2004/108/EC
2006/42/EC
2000/14/EC Annex VI LwA 93dB(A) / 96dB(A)
Testing Authority TuV Sud / Munich
European harmonized standards (including, if applicable, their amendments up to the date of
signature);