Sealey GL53 Instructions For

INSTRUCTIONS FOR:

LAWN MOWER HOVER 1000W
280mm

MODEL No: GL53

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions and properly
maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.

1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE
THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE OR
PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.

GL53 Issue No: 1 - 14/01/13

1.2. GENERAL SAFETY

3 Familiarise yourself with the controls and limitations of the
mower. This is a portable electric appliance, use an RCD.
3 Ensure the mower is in good order and condition before use. If
in any doubt electrically do not use the unit and contact an
electrician/service agent.

 WARNING! The mower must only be serviced by an
authorised agent (except for blade replacement).

3 Maintain the mower in good condition and replace any
damaged or worn parts. Use genuine parts only.
Unauthorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate

your warranty.

3 Inspect the lawn prior to cutting, removing obstructions including
molehills.
3 Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the
working area
7 DO NOT use this product to perform a task for which it has
not been designed. Grassed lawns only.
3 Wear safety glasses, ear defenders and in dusty conditions a
face mask.
7 DO NOT operate the hover mower barefoot or wearing open
sandles, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers.
7 DO NOT carry the mower by the cable or pull the cable to
disconnect from mains.

7 DO NOT start the mower with blades fully exposed.
7 DO NOT put your hands or feet under the cutter deck.
3 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
3 Avoid mowing when grass is wet, never when raining.
3 Extra care is required when mowing slopes, be sure of your

footing. Hint-: Starting at the top of the slope, mow with a
sweeping arc action from side to side across the face, not up
and down the slope.

3 Keep the cable away from the cutter deck.
3 Switch off the mower, wait for blades to stop rotating and

remove plug from socket to carry out any user tasks such as
leaving unattended,clearing, cleaning, transporting, storing and
inspecting.
3 If used with an extension lead, seek advice from a qualified
electrician on cable insulation, sizes and lengths.

1.1. ELECTRICAL SAFETY

 WARNING! It is the responsibility of the owner and the operator
to read, understand and comply with the following: You must
check all electrical products, before use, to ensure that they are
safe. You must inspect power cables, plugs, sockets and any
other connectors for wear or damage. You must ensure that the
risk of electric shock is minimised by the installation of
appropriate safety devices. A Residual Current Circuit Breaker
(RCCB) should be incorporated in the main distribution board.
We also recommend that a Residual Current Device (RCD) is
used. It is particularly important to use an RCD with portable
products that are plugged into a supply which is not protected
by an RCCB. If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician. You
may obtain a Residual Current Device by contacting your
Sealey dealer. You must also read and understand the
following instructions concerning electrical safety.

1.1.1. The Electricity at Work Act 1989 requires that all portable
electrical appliances, if used on business premises, are tested
by a qualified electrician, using a Portable Appliance Tester
(PAT), at least once a year.

1.1.2. The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 makes owners of
electrical appliances responsible for the safe condition of those
appliances and the safety of the appliance operators. If in any

doubt about electrical safety, contact a qualified
electrician.

1.1.3. Ensure that the insulation on all cables and on the appliance is
safe before connecting it to the power supply. See 1.1.1. and

1.1.2. and use a Portable Appliance Tester.

1.1.4. Ensure that cables are always protected against short circuit
and overload.

1.1.5. Regularly inspect power supply cables and plugs for wear or
damage and check all connections to ensure that none are
loose.

1.1.6. Important: Ensure that the voltage marked on the appliance
matches the power supply to be used and that the plug is fitted
with the correct fuse - see fuse rating below.

1.1.7. DO NOT pull or carry the appliance by the power cable.

1.1.8. DO NOT pull the plug from the socket by the cable.

1.1.9. DO NOT use worn or damaged cables, plugs or connectors.
Immediately have any faulty item repaired or replaced by a
qualified electrician. When a BS 1363/A UK 3 pin plug is
damaged, cut the cable just above the plug and dispose of the
plug safely.
Fit a new plug according to the following instructions (UK only).

a) Connect the GREEN/YELLOW earth wire to the earth
terminal ‘E’.
b) Connect the BROWN live wire to the live terminal ‘L’.
c) Connect the BLUE neutral wire to the neutral terminal
‘N’.
d) After wiring, check that there are no bare wires, that
all wires have been correctly connected, that the cable
outer insulation extends beyond the cable restraint and
that the restraint is tight.

Double insulated products, which are always marked with this
symbol , are fitted with live (brown) and neutral (blue) wires
only. To rewire, connect the wires as indicated in diagram.
DO NOT connect either wire to the earth terminal.

1.1.10. Some products require more than a 13 amp electrical supply. In
such a case, NO plug will be fitted. You must contact a qualified
electrician to ensure a 30 amp fused supply is available. We
recommend you discuss the installation of a industrial round pin plug
and socket with your electrician.

RECOMMENDED

FUSE RATING:

5 AMP

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© Jack Sealey Limited 2013

1.1.11. Cable extension reels.
When a cable extension reel is used it should be fully unwound
before connection. A cable reel with an RCD fitted is
recommended since any product which is plugged into the
cable reel will be protected. The section of the cores of the
cable is important. We suggest 1.5mm² section cable as a
minimum, but to be absolutely sure that the capacity of the
cable reel is suitable for this product and for others that may be
used in the other output sockets, we recommend the use of

2.5mm² section cable.

3. CONTENTS AND ASSEMBLY

3.1. Check that you have all the above details in the packaging.

In the unlikely event of any missing or damaged parts,
contact your Sealey Dealer immediately. Retain the
packaging.

3.2 Assembly:- (no tools required)

3.2.1 Loop the cable strain relief hook (item 3) on to the upper
handle tubular frame (item 1) in the position indicated.

3.2.2. Thread the mains cable as illustrated in fig.1 through the
cable strain relief hook (item 3). This is an important safety
feature preventing the mains cable from being accidentally
pulled from switch connections.

3.2.3. Fit the lower handle frame (item 2) to the pivot lugs of the
cutter deck (item 7) using the pivot thumb screws (item 6). A
captive nut inside the motor cover enables the thumb screws
to clamp the tubular frame hand tight.

3.2.4. Fit the upper handle sub assembly (item 1) containing the
switch and cable to the lower handle (item 2) paying
attention to the cable run. Clamp the frame with (item 5)
details, see fig.2.

3.2.5 Position the three cable clips (item 4), clip to tubular frame
and finally clip the cable which runs from motor to switch.

3.3 Blade fitting and setting:- (no tools required)

3.3.1 Decide on the grass cutting length required, a choice of
15mm or 25mm is available. In fig.3 the blades are shown at
the 15mm setting. Observe blade orientation.

3.3.2 To remove blades and set to the 25mm length, push the
blade toward the hub tab horizontally. Slide from the
keyhole slot small end to the large end and lift off.

3.3.3. Refit or change blades by the opposite approach and pull the
blade from the hub tab. The 25mm length setting is inboard
of the 15mm setting on the same hub. DO NOT remove hub.

NOTE: The blades will only fit one way, see fig.3. DO NOT
force fit the blades in the wrong way.

 WARNING! Never use blades other than the spares
supplied. Never fit metal cutting elements. Further spares
available from your Sealey Dealer.

fig.1

2. INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATION

Model No: .................................................................................... GL53

Drive Type: ..................................................................Hand Operated

Cutting Width: ............................................................... 280mm (10.5")

Cutting Deck Cover: ..............................Plastic Moulding (Composite)

Supply:................................................................................230V - 1ph

Power: ...................................................................................... 1000W

Two Cutting Heights: ................................................15mm and 25mm

Cable Length: ................................................................................10m

Cutting Blades: ...................Plastic (nylon) Moulding x 3 [21 supplied]

Ingress Protection: .......................................................................IPX4

Weight: ........................................................................................7.8kg

Measured Sound Power Level .................................................. 75dBA

Guaranteed Sound Power Level: .............................................. 96dBA

GL53 Issue No: 1 - 14/01/13

Original Language Version

© Jack Sealey Limited 2013

Electric hand-pushed hover mower with a 280mm (10.5") cutting
width. Composite deck for light weight durability. Electric motor
combined with an emergency cut-out switch for safety. Optimum
cutting height between 15 and 25mm. Supplied with 10m mains cable
and BS plug. Folding handle to enable easy storage.

This is a class II appliance and does not need an earth connection.

Cable strain
relief hook.

Cable clip

Power lever

Safety Button &
Switch Housing

Mains Cable

Tubular Handle

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
1 Upper handle sub assembly 1
2 Lower handle 1
3 Cable strain relief hook 1
4 Cable clips 3
5 Handle clamp c/w bolt and washer 2
6 Lower handle pivot thumb screws 2
7 Cutter deck c/w motor, impellor and 3 blades 3
8 Supplied blades 21

1

5

2

4

6

3 (see

g.1)

fig.2

See section 7
Warning symbols.

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