Qualcast Lawnraker 32 Operating Instructions Manual

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Product Specification

Cylinder Mower Lawnraker 32

Part number F016 301 0..
Rated power 400 W
Blade width 32 cm
Grassbox capacity 31 l
Weight 10 kg
Protection class /
Serial Number See serial No. 10 (rating

plate) on machine

Intended Use

This product is intended for domestic, lawnraking,
scarifying and for the collection of leaves in the
lawn area.

Introduction

This manual gives instructions on the correct assem­bly and safe use of your machine. It is important
that you read these instructions carefully.

When fully assembled the machine weighs approx­imately 10 kg. If necessary, obtain assistance to re­move from packaging.

Take care when carrying the lawnraker to the lawn,
as the tines are sharp.

Delivered Items

Carefully remove the machine from its packaging
and check that you have all the following items:

– Lawnraker with handle assembly
– Handle bottom
– 2 Bolts (fitted to handle bottom)
– 2 Wing nuts (fitted to handle bottom)
– 2 Pivot pins (fitted to handle bottom)
– 2 Pivot covers (fitted to handle bottom)
– Grassbox
– Operating instructions

When parts are missing or damaged, please contact
the consumer care hotline on [phone] for assist­ance. We also have a network of Atco-Qualcast Ap­proved Service Agents who you can contact for serv­ice and advice both within and outside the period of
guarantee.

Operating Controls

1 Handle top
2 Switch lever
3 Safety button
4 Mains plug**
5 Cable restraint**

Handle bottom

7 Grassbox

Ventilation slots

9 Height of cut lever

10 Serial No (on rating plate)

**Country specific

Not all of the accessories illustrated or described are
included as standard delivery.

For Your Safety

WARNING! SWITCH OFF, REMOVE PLUG FROM
MAINS BEFORE ADJUSTING, CLEANING OR IF CABLE
IS CUT OR ENTANGLED.

THE TINES CONTINUE TO ROTATE FOR A FEW SEC­ONDS AFTER THE MACHINE IS SWITCHED OFF.

CAUTION - DO NOT TOUCH ROTATING TINES.

Electrical Safety

Your machine is double insulated for safety and re­quires no earth connection. The operating Voltage
is 230 V ac, 50 Hz. Only use an approved extension
cable. Contact your service agent for details.

Extension cords/leads should only be used if they
comply with H05VV-F or H05RN-F types.

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.

For Product not sold in GB:

WARNING: For safety, it is essential that the mains
plug

attached to the machine is fitted to the

power supply cable
The couplings of connection leads must be pro-

tected 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.

If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced
by a Atco-Qualcast Approved Service Agent.

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Products sold in GB only: Your lawnraker is fitted

with an approved 13 A (BS1363/A) electric plug
and is protected by a 3 A fuse (ASTA Approved 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.

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

Assembly

Fix the handle bottom
using pivot pins
are fitted to the handle bottom 6 . (figure A )

Attach the handle top
nuts to the handle assembly.

Note: Ensure that the cable clips supplied are used
to fix the cable to the handle, as in figure

Attach cable to cable restraint
suring that sufficient cable slack is available. (For
products not sold in GB)

Grassbox/bag

Attach/remove the grassbox as shown in figure C .
Ensure the cable is not trapped when folding/un-

folding top handle.

12 . Ensure that the pivot covers 11

to the body of the mower

with the bolts and the wing

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as in figure B en-

Do not drop the handles.

Adjusting the Cutting Height

(Figure D)

The lawnraker can be set to several operating
heights. For this purpose,
lever

outward then
desired raking height while supporting the weight of
the lawnraker with the other hand.

Depending on grass height and conditions set scar­ifying/raking height as shown:

= tougher material
= lighter material

height
(mm)

pull the height of rake

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move up or down to the

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Moss
Thatch
etc.

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Leaves
Twigs
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Starting and Stopping (Figure E)

The tines continues to rotate for a few sec­onds after the machine is switched off. Allow
the motor/tines to stop rotating before
switching “on” again.
Do not rapidly switch off and on.

To aid starting push handle down to lift front
wheels.

Starting:

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Press and hold the safety button 3 .

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Squeeze the switch lever

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the handle.

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Release the safety button

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Stopping:

Release the switch lever 2.