Qualcast Cobra 32 User Manual

COBRA 32 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Rules

W ARNING !

Know your controls. Read the user instructions carefully.

Learn how to stop the mower quickly in an emergency.

Explanation of symbols on the lawnmower.

1. General hazard safety alert.

2 . Read Instruction Manual.

3. Bewar e of thr o wn or f lying objects to
bystanders.

4. Keep bystanders a safe distance
away from the machine.

5. Switch of f and remo ve plug fr om
mains before adjusting, cleaning or if
the cable is entangled and before
leaving the lawnmower unattended
for any period. Keep the supply
flexible cord away from the cutting
blade.

6. Sharp blade(s). Beware of severing
toes or fingers.

7. Wait until all m achine components

STOP

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 baref oot or
wearing open sandals, alw ays w ear 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
blade, blade bolt and cutter assembly are not w orn,
damaged or loose.

Replace worn or damaged blade and bolts in sets
to preserve balance.

Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

Printed in England F016L69851

have completely stopped before
touching them. The blade continues
to rotate after the machine is switched
off, a rotating blade can cause injury.

8. Do not mow in the rain or leave the
lawnmower outdoors whilst it is raining.

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Avoid oper ating the lawnmow er in wet gr ass, where
feasible.

Walk, never run.
Never cut grass by pulling the mow er to w ards y ou.

Mowing on banks can be dangerous:

- Do not mow excessively steep slopes.

- Always be sure of your f ooting on slopes or
wet grass.

- Mow across the face of slopes - ne v er up
and down.

- Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.

- Use extreme caution when stepping back
or pulling the lawnmower towards y ou.

Stop the mower if the lawnmower has to be tilted f or
transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass and when transporting the lawnmower to and
from the area to be mowed.

Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting or switching
on the motor, except if the lawnmower has to tilted
for starting in long grass. In this case, do not tilt it
more than absolutely necessary and lift only the
part which is away from the operator.

Switch on the lawnmower with feet well aw ay from
the blade.

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Never operate the lawnmow er without the

grassbox/bag or deflector guard in position.
Never operate the lawnmower with a def ective

deflector guard or a defective grassbox/bag.
Never pick up or carry the lawnmower while the

motor is running.

Remove the plug from the sock et:

- 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 dam age and mak e repairs
as necessary;

- if the lawnmower starts to vibrate
abnormally (check immediately).

Keep all nuts, bolts and scre ws tight to be sur e that
lawnmower is in safe wo rking condition.

Check the grassbox/bag frequently for w ear or
deterioration.

Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Ensure only replacement parts fitted are Qualcast

approved.

Introduction

Thank you for buying your ne w Qualcast lawnmow er .
This manual gives instructions on the correct
assembly and safe use of your mower. It is important
that you read these instructions carefully.

When fully assembled the machine weighs
approximately 13.5kg. If necessary, obtain assistance
to remove from packaging.

Tak e care when pushing the machine ov er unev en
surfaces. Ne v er lift the m achine unless you f eel it is
comfortably light enough to do so. Obtain assistance
if you have tight areas or obstacles to negotiate.

Please record the following information. It will help
your service agent if you ever need assistance or
spare parts. The information is located on a label on
the rear of the machine.

Model Nº
Serial Nº
Date of purchase

Unpacking

Carefully remove the machine from its pac kaging
and check that you have all the f ollo wing items:

1. Mower

2. Handle top

3. Handle bottom

4. Grassbox and grassbox top

5. A hardware pac k containing:
Mower Operating Instructions,
2 clips, 2 wingnuts, 2 bolts and
Machine Registration Card.

If any components are missing please call the
Consumer Care Hotline on [phone] for
assistance. W e also hav e a wide netw ork of Qualcast
Approved Service Agents who you can contact for
service and advice both within and outside the period
of the guarantee.

For ordering spares/replacements please refer to
the parts diagram supplied.

W ARNING!

SWITCH OFF, REMOVE PLUG FROM

MAINS BEFORE ADJUSTING, CLEANING

OR IF CABLE IS CUT OR ENT ANGLED .

THE BLADE CONTINUES TO ROTATE

FOR A FEW SECONDS AFTER THE

MACHINE IS SWITCHED OFF.

CA UTION - DO NO T T OUCH

ROTATING BLADE.

Electrical Safety

Note: It is recommended for increased electrical

safety to use a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a
tripping current of not more than 30mA. Always
check your RCD every time you use it.

Note: Y our mo wer is fitted with an approved
13A(BS1363/A) electric plug and is protected by a
13A fuse (ASTA Appro ved to BS1362).

If the fitted plug is not suitable for your sock et outlets,
it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in
its place.

The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a
possible shock hazard and should never be inserted
into a 13A socket elsewhere.

Your mo w er is double insulated f or saf ety and
requires no earth connection. The operating
voltage is 230V ac.50Hz.

Extension cable

Only use an approved extension cable. Contact
your Qualcast Approved Service Agent for details.

The couplings of connection leads must be
protected against splashes and the coupling
sockets 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.

Assembly

1. Raise the height of cut to setting 7 (65mm). See
Height of Cut Adjustment.

Fit the handle bottom to the mower Step 1 Fig 1A.
Lineup the holes of the handle bottom and
mower and fit plugs Step 2 Fig 1A, ensuring that
they are fully inserted.

2. Assemble the handle top to the handle bottom
Fig 1B. Ensure that the cable clips are attached
around the intermediate cable before fitting to
the handles Fig 1C.

3. Assemble the grassbox Fig 1D.

Using your Mower

Grassbox

For non grass collection the mower can be used
without the grassbox in position, with the deflector
guard in the down position.

Fitting the grassbox

Lift the deflector guard and hold up Fig 2.
Fit the grassbox Fig 2.

Removing/ Emptying

Lift the deflector guard and hold up - remove gr assbox.