Qualcast
1600W Electric Rotary Mower
Instruction Manual
2953258
(Model: M2EB1637M)
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Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your mower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 0345 640 0800.
Sep 2014
Contents
Safety Information.......................................................................................................................................... |
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Warning Symbols......................................................................................................................................... |
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General Safety.............................................................................................................................................. |
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Personal Safety............................................................................................................................................. |
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Operating and Maintenance Safety.......................................................................................................... |
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In the Box........................................................................................................................................................ |
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Parts............................................................................................................................................................ |
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Assembly......................................................................................................................................................... |
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Step 1 - Bottom Handle Support Assembly............................................................................................. |
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Step 2 - Curved Handle Assembly............................................................................................................ |
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Step 3 - Grass Collector Assembly........................................................................................................... |
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Operating Instructions & Tips........................................................................................................................ |
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Mounting / Removing the Grass Collector............................................................................................... |
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Grass Full Indicator.................................................................................................................................... |
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Setting the Cutting Heights........................................................................................................................ |
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ON/OFF Operation...................................................................................................................................... |
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Operation.................................................................................................................................................... |
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Using as a Mulcher..................................................................................................................................... |
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Mowing Advice........................................................................................................................................... |
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Maintenance................................................................................................................................................... |
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Cleaning & Maintenance............................................................................................................................ |
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Blade Maintenance..................................................................................................................................... |
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Maintenance and Storage.......................................................................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................. |
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General Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................ |
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Technical Data................................................................................................................................................ |
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Technical Data Table.................................................................................................................................. |
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Disposal........................................................................................................................................................... |
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Disposal and Recycling.............................................................................................................................. |
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Getting Help.................................................................................................................................................... |
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Safety Information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
Warnings Symbols
The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when assembling and operating the mower.
Take extra care, beware of hazards.
Read instruction manual.
Wear eye and ear protection.
Do not use the machine in the rain or leave it outdoors when it is raining.
Pay attention that bystanders are not injured by objects thrown out from the machine.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine.
Sharp blade. Beware of injury to toes or fingers.
Disconnect from the mains supply before any maintenance work.
Warning. Beware of electric shocks.
Keep the mains supply cord away from the cutting blade.
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Warnings Symbols (continued)
Wait until all moving parts have stopped completely before touching them. The blade may continue to rotate after the machine is switched off, a rotating blade can cause injury.
Noise level specification Lwa in dB.
Protection class II
Do not dispose of electrical equipment in domestic waste.
Cutting width
Important! When using equipment, the following safety precautions must be followed to avoid injuries and damage.
•Read all operating instructions carefully and comply with them. It is important to understand these instructions and to acquaint yourself with the machine, its correct usage and all safety requirements.
•Keep this manual in a safe place so that the information is available at all times.
•If you give the equipment to any other person, give them these operating instructions as well.
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General Safety
We accept no liability for damage or accidents which result from non-compliance with these instructions.
Intended usage
This lawn mower if designed for use in private gardens. The machine is to be used for its prescribed purpose only. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of misuse.
Please note that this equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Your warranty will also be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.
Assembly
The push handles and the grass collector must be fully assembled, undamaged and in correct working order before using the lawn mower.
Follow the operating instructions step-by-step and use the pictures provided as a visual guide to assemble these parts.
Power supply
Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply ensure that the data on the rating plate corresponds to your mains supply.
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Safety Information
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Personal Safety
Note! Only supply power to the equipment through circuit protected by an RCD with a maximum trip current of 30 mA.
•Use only plugs or connectors approved for outdoor usage.
•Extension cables must comply to H07RN-F requirements as described in DIN 57 282/VDE 0282 and must have
a minimum cross-section of 1.5 mm2. The plug must have an earth and any connection must also be earthed and splashproof. Before use, check the cables for signs of damage and ageing. Never use the mower if the cables are not in perfect condition (this also applies to the supply cable on the mower). If the cable is damaged whilst the mower is working, disconnect the mains plug from the power supply immediately and then check the extent of the damage.
•Never allow children or others who are no familiar with the operating instructions to use the lawn mower. Local regulations may stipulate the minimum age of the user of this type of machinery.
•In areas where the mains supply is weak or bearing a high load, this mower may cause further voltage
fluctuations as it starts. In extreme cases, this can cause damage to other equipment working from the same supply. In this case we recommend to temporarily switch off any unneeded equipment or connect it to a different circuit.
•This machine is not designed to be used by people (including children) with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or those with no experience and/ or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person
who is responsible for their safety or they have received instructions from such a person in how to use the
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Personal Safety (continued)
machine safely. Children must always be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the machine.
•Always check the mower for signs of damage before each usage.
•Always disconnect the mains lead from the electrical supply before carrying out any inspection, servicing or maintenance work.
•Ensure that all the guards are securely fitted and in good working order.
•Check the grass collector at regular intervals for signs of wear and to ensure that it is always in perfect working order.
•Before each use, inspect the mower to check the cutting blade, fastening bolts and the entire cutting unit for
any signs of wear or damage. To prevent imbalance or vibration, worn or damaged cutting blades and fastening bolts must always be replaced in full.
•Damaged parts on the mower must be replaced by qualified personnel. Use only genuine spare parts.
•Repair work on the electrical parts of the lawn mower may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
•Follow the instructions to fit or remove the blade and wear protective gloves.
•The user remains responsible for any injury to third parties within the working area of the lawn mower whilst the lawnmower is being used.
•Only work in good daylight or appropriate and adequate artificial light.
•Never use the mower when you are tired.
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Safety Information
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Personal Safety (continued)
•Never run the mower in enclosed or poorly ventilated rooms or if there are inflammable or explosive fluids, vapours or gases nearby.
•Switch off the motor and disconnect the mains lead before clearing blockages in the grass ejection area and before you inspect it if the mower has struck a foreign body.
•Always use the lawn mower with the grass collector correctly fitted.
•Check the site on which you intend to use the lawn mower and remove all objects that may be caught or thrown up by the mower. Foreign bodies must be
removed before you start mowing. Keep an eye of the power cable and keep it away from the cutting blade at all times.
•Ensure that you do not push the mower over areas that might damage or snare the power cable.
•Never lift the lawn mower when you start the motor.
•Before you lift the lawn mower to transport it, switch off the motor, disconnect the mains lead and wait until the blade has come to a complete standstill.
•When you start the motor, the lawn mower should not be tilted unless the grass is particularly long. In this case only tilt it up as far as is really necessary and only raise the side that is furthest away from the user.
•Never reach towards rotating parts with your hands or feet. Always keep away from the discharge chute.
•Before you attach or empty the grass collector, switch off the motor and wait until the blade has come to a complete standstill.
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