Qualcast Power-Trak 34, Power-Trak 400, Suffolk Punch E34 Instruction Manual

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Product Specification

Lawn Mower Qualcast Qualcast Suffolk Punch

Part number (typ) F016 508 042 F016 511 042 F016 513 042
Rated power 1200 W 1700 W 1200 W
Maximum blade width 34 cm 40 cm 34 cm
Height of cut 20–70 mm 20–70 mm 20–70 mm
Grassbox capacity 40 l 50 l 40 l
Weight 12,0 kg 14,0 kg 12,5 kg
Protection class / II / II / II
Serial Number See serial no. 21 (rating plate) on machine

Power-Trak 34 Power-Trak 400 E34

Intended Use

This product is intended for domestic lawn
mowing.

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 12 kg to 14 kg. If necessary,
obtain assistance to remove from packag­ing.

Take care when carrying the mower to the
lawn, as the blades are sharp.

Delivered Items

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

– Lawnmower with handle assembly
– 1 Handle bottom
– 2 Bolts
– 2 Wing nuts
– 2 Screws
– 2 Grassbox parts (3 for 40 models only)
– 2 Cable clips

– 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

Switch lever
Safety button
Handle top
Mains plug**
Cable restraint**
Grassbox
Deflector guard
Handle bottom
Ventilation slots

10 Wheels
11 Height of cut lever

**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,
damaged or entangled.

The blades continue to rotate for a few sec­onds after the machine is switched off.

Caution - do not touch rotating blades.

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.

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For Product not sold in GB:

WARNING: For safety, it is essential that the
mains plug
to the power supply cable

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.

If the supply cord is damaged it must be re­placed by a Atco-Qualcast approved serv­ice agent.

Products sold in GB only: Your mower is fitted

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

attached to the machine is fitted

12 as in figure B .

Assembly

Handle assembly (see figure )

Insert the handle bottom 8 into the holes

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provided and

secure with the screws.

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Note: The handle top
Fix handles in desired position

Attach the handle top 3 with the bolts and

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wing nuts

Note: Ensure that the cable clips supplied are
used to fix the cable to the handle.

Attach cable to cable restraint
that sufficient cable slack is available. (non
GB models) (see figure )

Grassbox assembly
34 Models (see figure

Snap the grassbox top on the grassbox bot­tom by pushing all the "snap fits" together
around the edges starting at rear and work­ing towards the front.

40 Models

Snap the grassbox bottom halves together

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by pushing all the "snap fits" together
around the edges starting at rear and
working towards the front.

13 to the handle bottom 8 .

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(see figure )

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is height adjustable.

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ensuring

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Snap the grassbox top on the bottom as

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above.

Ensure cables are not trapped when fold­ing/unfolding top handles, do not drop the
handles.

Grassbox (see figure )

Fitting

Lift the deflector guard 7 and hold up, fit the
grassbox

Removing/Emptying

Lift the deflector guard 7 and hold up. Re­move grassbox

For non grass collection the mower can be
used without the grassbox
the deflector guard

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in the down position.

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in position, with

Adjusting the Cutting Height

(see figure )

Stop and remove the plug and wait until
the motor stops before adjusting height.
The blades continue to rotate after the
machine is switched off, a rotating
blade can cause injury.

For the first cutting of the season, a high cut­ting adjustment should be selected.

The lawnmower can be set to 11 cutting
heights between 20 mm and 70 mm. For this
purpose, press the height of cut lever
wards then lift or push down the mower until
the required height is selected.

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Starting and Stopping

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

To aid starting tilt mower to side.

Starting (see figure ):

Press and hold the safety button 2 .
Squeeze the switch lever

the
handle.

Release the safety button

Stopping (see figure ):

Release the switch lever 1 .

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