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Atco-Qualcast Stowmarket
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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 (01895) 838782 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.
13 as in Figure B .
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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
etc.
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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:
2
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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towards
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Stopping:
Release the switch lever 2.
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Scarifying / Raking (Figure F)
Place the lawnraker on the edge of the lawn, as
close to the power point as possible. Work away
from the power point. Then at right angles.
Position the cable to opposite side (already raked)
at the end of each turn.
When raking
ticularly in heavy conditions.
When the motor labours the speed of the motor
drops and you will hear a change in the motor
sound, when this occurs stop raking, release switch
lever and
to do so could damage the machine.
Scrarifying/Raking Tips:
– Optimum conditions for scarifying are when the
grass is short (15 - 20 mm) and dry / slightly damp.
Scarifying when the ground is wet may damage
the lawn and will result in
– Kill moss with a proprietary moss killer before scar-
ifying.
– Set the raker to the low scarifying position.
– Scarify the lawn in the one direction, then pro-
ceed at right angles until the whole lawn has
been completed.
– The action of removing moss and debris during
scarifying may reveal ragged and bare patches
depending on lawn condition.
– For best results mow the lawn before reseeding.
Promote the spead of grass into bare and weak
areas with good quality lawn seed after scarify-
ing. Allow fresh grass seed to root and establish
before fertilising, where necessary water to pre-
vent fresh seeds drying out. Ideal times for scari-
fying are Spring and late Autumn. Also after
every six cuts.
do not allow the motor to labour par-
raise the scarifying /raking height . Failure
poor collection .
Maintenance
Stop, remove plug from the power supply
and remove the grassbox.
Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry out
the following maintenance regularly.
Regularly check for obvious defects such as loose,
dislodged or damaged tines, loose fixings, and
worn or damaged components.
Check that covers and guards are undamaged
and correctly fitted. Carry out necessary maintenance or repairs before using.
If the raker should happen to fail despite the care
taken in manufacture and testing, repair should be
carried out by a Atco-Qualcast Approved Service
Agent.
For all correspondence and spare parts orders, always include the 10-digit part number from the
nameplate of the machine!
Removing /Fitting Raker Tine
(Figure G)
Stop, remove plug from the power supply
and remove the grassbox.
– turn the machine upside down
– remove the tine cover by removing screws
– remove the broken / damage tine 15 and fit re-
placement tine
– re-fit the tine cover and screws 14
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After Mowing/Storage
Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using
a soft brush and cloth. Do not use water, solvents or
polishes. Remove all grass and debris, especially
from the ventilation slots
Turn the machine on its side and clean the tine
area. If grass cuttings are compacted in the tine
area, remove with a wooden or plastic implement.
Store the lawnraker in a dry place. Do not place
other objects on top of the machine. To save
space, fold up the handle fully (figure
Ensure cables are not trapped when folding/unfolding top handles,
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do not drop the handles .
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products not sold in GB
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Ensure cables are not trapped when folding/unfolding top handles, do not drop the
The following table gives checks and actions that you can perform if your machine does not operate correctly. If these do not identify/remedy the problem contact an Atco-Qualcast Approved Service Agent.
Warning: Switch off, remove plug from mains before investigating fault.
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Machine fails to operate Power turned off
Mains socket faulty
Extension cable damaged
Fuse faulty/blown
Machine functions
intermittently
Machine labours or belt
squeals
Cutting tines not rotating Cutting tines obstructed
Excessive vibration/noise Cutting tines damaged Contact Service Agent
Poor collection Raking / scarifing in wet conditions Refer to scarifing / raking tips
Extension cable damaged
Machines internal wiring damaged
Raking / Scarifing too low Increase height of raking
Belt is slipping or is damaged
Fault Finding
Turn power on
Use another socket
Inspect cable, replace if damaged
Replace fuse
Inspect cable, replace if damaged
Contact Service Agent
worn/missing tines
fit replacmen
(see “Adjusting the operating
height”)
Clear obstruction
Contact Service Agent
Service Declaration of Conformity
Atco-Qualcast
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham-Uxbridge
GB-Middlesex UB 9 5HJ
Service ..................................... +44 01895 838782
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Fax Service..................................... +44 01895 838789
Advice line ..............................+44 01895 838791
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Fax .................................................. +44 01895 838793
Measured values determined according to
2000/ 14/EC (1.60 m height, 1 m distance away)
and EN 25 349.
Typically the A-weighted noise level of the product
is: sound pressure level 81 dB (A)
level: 92 dB (A).
The typical weighted acceleration is 2.5 m/s
We declare under our sole responsibility that this
product is in conformity with the following standards or standardization documents: EN 60 335,
EN 836 according to the provisions of the directives
89/ 336/EEC, 98/37/EC, 2000/14/EC.
2000/ 14/EC: The guaranteed sound power level
L
is lower than 94 dB (A). Conformity assessment
Wa
procedure according to Annex VIII.
Notified body: SRL, Sudbury England
PLACE: Stowmarket, 03/2003
Signature: Position: Director
sound power
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The Guarantee
Atco-Qualcast guarantees this product against
manufacturing defects. We will repair (or replace
at our option) if a manufacturing defect occurs
within the guarantee period as long as it has only
been subjected to domestic use.
For the purpose of this guarantee, domestic use
means any use of the product on the property belonging to the purchaser and forming part of the
garden area of his/her dwelling.
The guarantee period is 5 years parts and 2 years labour costs from date of purchase.
To obtain a repair under this guarantee:
• Take the product to an approved service
agent.
• Show your dated proof of purchase.
• Show this guarantee.
The guarantee does not apply if:
i. You cannot provide dated proof of purchase.
ii. The product has been resold by the original pur-
chaser (this does not apply in the Republic of
Ireland), or has been used under hire.
iii. The product has been modified to change the
manufacturers specifications, or if non genuine replacement parts have been fitted.
iv. Any previous repair was undertaken by anyone
other than an approved service agent.
v. The fault is due to maladjustment, abuse, ne-
glect or accidental damage.
vi. The fault is due to lack of lubrication or mainte-
nance.
vii. Damage to any part, particularly the drive or
cutting mechanism has been caused by allowing the product to strike solid objects.
viii. The product develops a fault due to abnormal
use.
ix. Failure is due to normal wear. The following
parts are considered as wearing parts. Their life
is dependant on regular servicing and they are
not therefore, normally covered by the guarantee:
Blades; Bearings; Cables
The cost of routine maintenance of the product is
not covered by the guarantee.
It is in your best interest to follow the Operating Instructions for your machine, as a properly cared for
product should give many years of excellent service.
Should you require replacement parts, always insist
on genuine Atco-Qualcast replacement parts. Any
damage caused to the product through the fitting
of parts not made by Atco-Qualcast is not covered
by the guarantee.
Your statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee.
Environmental Information
Your product has been manufactured under an e
environmental management system using, when
possible, the most environmentally responsible materials and processes, and with the potential for recycling at the end of its life. The packaging is also
recyclable.
The plastic components are labelled for categorized recycling.
When the time comes to dispose of this product
please consider the environment and take it to a
recognised recycling facility.
(Please contact your local authority for location information).
Subject to change without notice
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Safety Notes
Warning! Read these instructions carefully,
be familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the lawnraker.
Explanation of symbols on the lawnraker
General hazard safety alert.
Read instruction manual.
Beware of thrown or flying objects to bystanders.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away
from the machine.
Switch off and remove plug from mains before adjusting, cleaning or if the cable is entangled and before leaving the lawnraker
unattended for any period. Keep the supply flexible cord away from the raking tines.
Sharp tines. Beware of severing toes or fingers.
Wait until all machine components have
completely stopped before touching
them. The tines continue to rotate after the
STOP
machine is switched off, a rotating tine can
cause injury.
Do not rake in the rain or leave the lawnraker outdoors whilst it is raining.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the lawnraker. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
Never rake 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 lawnraker when barefoot or
wearing open sandals, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawnraker is
to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires,
bones and other foreign objects.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
tines and tine assembly are not worn, damaged or
loose.
Replace worn or damaged tine and assemblies in
sets to preserve balance. On multi-tined lawnrakers, take care as rotating one tine can cause other
tines to rotate.
Rake only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Avoid operating the lawnraker in wet grass, where
feasible.
Atco-Qualcast Ltd, Suffolk Works, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1EY, England
Printed in England www.qualcast.co.uk F016L69949 (04.02) O
Tel: 01895 838791 Fax: 01895 838793
Walk, never run.
Raking on banks can be dangerous:
– Do not rake excessively steep slopes.
– Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet
grass.
– Rake across the face of slopes - never up and
down.
– Exercise extreme caution when changing direc-
tion on slopes.
– Use extreme caution when stepping back or
pulling the lawnraker towards you.
Never rake by pulling the lawnraker towards you.
Stop the machine if the lawnraker has to be tilted
for transportation when crossing surfaces other
than grass and when transporting the lawnraker to
and from the area to be raked.
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 if
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 lawnraker with feet well away from
the tines.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts.
Never operate the lawnraker without the grassbox/bag or deflector guard in position.
Never pick up or carry the lawnraker while the motor is running.
Be careful during adjustment of the lawnraker to
prevent entrapment of the feet and hands between moving tines and fixed parts of the lawnraker.
Remove the plug from the socket:
– whenever you leave the machine
– before clearing a blockage
– before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawnraker
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn-
raker for damage and make repairs as neces-
sary
– if the lawnraker starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately).
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that
the lawnraker is in safe working condition.
Check the grassbox/bag frequently for wear or de-
terioration.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Ensure replacement parts fitted are Atco-Qualcast
approved.
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Lawnraker 32 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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