Qualcast GLM3300 Operating Instructions Manual
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GLM3300
1200 Watt
Electric Rotary Mower
HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
1200 Watt
Electric Rotary Mower
HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979
GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings
and all instructions. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
INTENDED USE: The lawn mower is a grass
cutting machine which uses the ground to
determine the height of cut by means of
wheels, air cushion or skids, and which utilize
an electric motor for power source.
The machine not intends for cutting hard
materials such as stones or metal materials in
the soil into small pieces.
- 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.
- Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualied persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
Training
a) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar
with the controls and the proper use of
the equipment;
b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the
lawnmower. Local regulations can restrict
the age of the operator;
c) Never mow while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby;
d) Keep in mind that the operator or user
is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their
property.
Preparation
a) While mowing, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not
operate the equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals;
b) Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove
all objects which can be thrown by the
machine;
d) 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;
Operation
a) Mow only in daylight or in good articial
light;
b) Avoid operating the equipment in wet
grass, where feasible;
c) Always be sure of your footing on slopes;
d) Walk, never run;
e) For wheeled rotary machines, mow across
the face of slopes, never up and down;
f) Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes;
g) Do not mow excessively steep slopes;
h) Use extreme caution when reversing or
pulling the lawnmower towards you;
i) Stop the blade(s) 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;
j) Never operate the lawnmower with
defective guards, or without safety
devices, for example deectors and/or
grass catchers, in place;
k) Switch on the motor carefully according
to instructions and with feet well away
from the blade(s);
l) Do not tilt the lawnmower when switching
on the motor, except if the lawnmower
has to be tilted for starting In this case, do
not tilt it more than absolutely necessary
and lift only the part which is away from
the operator;
m) Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times;
n) Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while
the motor is running;
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
1200 Watt
Electric Rotary Mower
HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979
o) Stop the motor and disconnect the plug
from the mains
- Before clearing blockages or unclogging
chute;
- Before checking, cleaning or working on
the lawnmower;
- After striking a foreign object, Inspect
the lawnmower for damage and make
repairs before restarting and operating
the lawnmower;
- If lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately);
t) Stop the motor, -whenever you leave the
lawnmower;
v) Go slow when using a trailing seat.
Maintenance and storage
a) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to
be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition;
b) Check the grass catcher frequently for
wear or deterioration;
c) Replace worn or damaged parts for
safety;
WARNING:
- Not to use the lawnmower if the cords are
damaged or worn.
- 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 blades before the
machine is disconnected from the
supply and the blades have come to a
complete stop.
- To keep extension cords away from the
blades. The blades can cause damage
to the cords and lead to contact with live
parts.
- To disconnect the supply (i.e, pulling the
plug from the socket)
- Whenever leaving the machine
unattended,
- Before clearing a blockage,
- Before checking, cleaning or working on
the machine,
- After striking a foreign object,
- Whenever the machine starts vibrating
abnormally.
- To carefully read the instructions for the
safe operation of the machine;
- Recommendations:
- Always connect the appliance to a supply
circuit protected by a residual current
device (RCD) with a tripping current of not
more than 30mA.
SYMBOLS
Warning!
Read the operator’s manual.
Beware of sharp tines. Tines
continue to rotate after the
motor is switched off – remove
plug from mains before
maintenance or if cord is
damaged.
Keep bystanders away
Keep supply exible cord away
from the tines
Blade continues to rotate after
the machine is switched off. Wait
until all machines components
have completely stopped before
touching them.
WEEE marking
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
1200 Watt
Electric Rotary Mower
HELPLINE NO 0844 8010979
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1. SAFETY BUTTON
2. CABLE CLIP
3. HANDLE KNOBS
4. GRASS COLLECTION BAG
5. SWITCH LEVER
6. UPPER HANDLE
7. LOWER HANDLE
8. SAFETY FLAP
9. CARRY HANDLE
10. MOTOR COVER
11. BLADE BOLT (See F)
12. BLADE (See F)
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