Sealey GL53 Instructions For

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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.

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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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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.

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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

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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

3 (see

g.1)

fig.2

See section 7 Warning symbols.

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Slide up to tab to remove. Locate and pull to snap into place.

Tab

fig.3

Two position blade pivot pegs (over or under)

Direction

of rotation

5. MAINTENANCE

5.1 Ensure all xings are tight and secure.

5.2 Replace any damaged or worn parts immediately.

5.3 Check blades during and after each use, see section

3.3.3. for removal. Three blades must be tted at all times for

balance and reduced noise and vibration.

5.4 Check blades sweep freely about pivots

5.5 Check cable clips and cable runs, especially the strain relief hook loop, mains plug and switch connections .

5.6 There are no customer serviceable parts other than the

blades and frame xings, use qualied service personnel for

all other aspects of maintenance.

5.7 Cleaning

5.7.1 After each use, with mower power unplugged from mains supply, clear accumulated grass cuttings from inside cutter deck. DO NOT allow the grass to dry on the mower.

5.7.2 Clear any accumulated grass cuttings from the airway utes

in blade hub impellor.

5.7.3 Clean any grass cuttings from the ying lead.

5.7.4 Clean the mower externally before storing with special attention to inside the motor hood, which could affect

airow through motor and cutter deck.

6. TROUBLESHOOTING

6.1 Mower fails to operate

6.1.1 Check that the power is on.

6.1.2 Check that the start up procedure has been followed, safety button pressed and power lever operated. See section 4.

6.1.3 Check the 5amp fuse in the plug. If blown, replace. If it

continues to blow, the mower must be checked by a qualied

electrician.

6.2 Cutter deck poor "hovering".

6.2.1 Disconnect from mains supply.

6.2.2 Clean underside of motor hood, cutter deck and hub impellor

utes.

6.2.3 Check cutter deck integrity.

6.2.4 Raise cutter blades from 15mm to 25mm. This will reduce cutting power increasing speed of impellor hover affect.

6.2.5 Motor not running full speed with no load. This can only be

checked by qualied personnel, consult your Sealey Dealer.

6.3 Excessive vibration.

6.3.1 Disconnect from mains supply.

6.3.2 Check that 3 blades are tted and pivot freely.

6.3.3 Damaged blade, replace.

6.3.4 Plastic hub bolt has loosened, re-tighten bolt.

6.3.5 If excessive vibration persists, discontinue use and seek advice from your Sealey Dealer.

4. OPERATION

NOTE: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

4.1 With the instructions to this stage read and the mower assembled, plug the mains cable into an RCD protected and isolated 230V AC supply.

4.2 With the mower cutter face down on the lawn to be cut, switch on the supply. Nothing will happen until the safety (inhibit) button has been depressed and the power lever gripped.

4.3 Now positioned at the mower handle and the cable clear of the cutter deck, using the tubular handle frame, tip the whole mower approximately 10° raising the cutter blades off the lawn. Depress the safety button with one hand and hold, nothing will happen until the power lever is gripped with the other hand.

4.4 With the motor running at full speed release the safety button, maintaining grip on the power lever and lower the blades on to the lawn.

4.5 Release grip on power lever to stop the motor. The blades will rotate for a few seconds after the motor has stopped.

Mowing tip-: To prevent accidentally running over the lead with cutter deck, trail the mains lead over one shoulder and hold with the hand of the other shoulder. Alternate with operating mower with both hands, always keeping the lead on your shoulder.

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NOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.

IMPORTANT: No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product. WARRANTY: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim. INFORMATION: For a copy of our latest catalogue and promotions call us on 01284 757525 and leave your full name and address, including postcode.

01284 757500

01284 703534

[email protected]

Sole UK Distributor, Sealey Group,

Kempson Way, Suffolk Business Park, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7AR

www.sealey.co.uk

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7. WARNING SYMBOLS

The mower should be used with due care. Symbols placed strategically on various parts of the machine reminds the user of the main precautions to be taken at point of operation. Symbols and meanings are listed below. These meanings also add emphasis to the safety regulations and safety information given in earlier sections of these instructions

Parts support is available for this product. To obtain a parts listing and/or diagram,

please log on to www.sealey.co.uk, email [email protected] or telephone 01284 757500.

Environmental Protection.

Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as

waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted, taken to a recycle centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment.

WEEE Regulations.

Dispose of this product at the end of its working life in compliance

with the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. When the product is no longer required, it must be disposed of in an environmentally protective way. Contact your local solid waste authority for recycling information.

Caution! Keep the mains cable clear of cutting blade

Switch off the motor and disconnect the mains plug before carrying out adjustment or cleaning work or if the mains lead has been snagged or damaged.