Qc electric cylinder mower OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Le amp F016J10123A page 1 Qc electric cylinder mower OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS L Le FO16J10123A page 2 Classic E Kensington E e FO16J10123A Page 3 CLASSIC E _ Safety Notes Warning Read these instructions care fully be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the lawnmower Explanation of symbols on the lawnmower General hazard safety alert A A one Li Beware of thrown or flying objects to by standers Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine Switch off and remove plug from mains be a fore adjusting cleaning or if the cable is entangled and before leaving the lawn mower unattended for any period Keep the supply flexible cord away from the cut ting blades I Sharp blade s Beware of severing toes or Iad fingers lt lt eg Wait until all machine components have y e completely stopped before touching S7 them The blades continue to rotate after the machine is switched off a rotating blade can cause injury Do not mow in the rain or leave the lawn mower outdoors whilst it is raining Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower Local reg ulations may restrict the age of the operator Never mow while people especially children or2. lawnmower on the edge of the lawn as close to the power point as possible Work away from the power point as in figure F Then at right angles Position the cable to opposite side already cut at the end of each turn The blades may require adjustment particularly before first use see adjusting blades When mowing do not allow the motor to labour particularly 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 mowing release the switch lever and raise the height of cut Failure to do so could damage the machine Maintenance Stop remove plug from the power supply ZAN and remove the grassbox Note To ensure long and reliable service carry out the following maintenance regularly 22 4 22 or F016J10123A page 8 le Regularly check for obvious defects such as loose dislodged or damaged blade loose fix ings and worn or damaged components Check that covers and guards are undamaged and correctly fitted Carry out necessary main tenance or repairs before using If the mower should happen to fail despite the care taken in manufacture and testing repair should be carried out by an authorised cus tomer service agent For all correspondence and spare parts orders always include the serial number from the nameplate of the machine B D Adjusting the Blade The cutter should be adjusted if the grass is not cut c
3. pets are nearby The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their prop erty Do not operate the lawnmower when barefoot or wearing open sandals always wear substantial footwear and long trousers Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawnmower is to be used and remove all stones sticks wires bones and other foreign objects Before using always visually inspect to see that the blades blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light Avoid operating the lawnmower in wet grass where feasible Walk never run F016J10123A page 5 ene on banks can be dangerous Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet grass Exercise extreme caution when changing direc tion on slopes Donot mow excessively steep slopes Use extreme caution when stepping back or pulling the lawnmower towards you Never mow by pulling the mower towards you Stop the blades if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed 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 it more than ab
4. 26 and tighten idler pulley screw 34 Refit the drive cover 28 This method is the same for fitting or removing cartridge accessories e Adjusting Drive Cable self propelled models only If the mower doesn t drive adequately it may be necessary to adjust the drive cable as follow Slacken nut 30 turn adjuster 31 a few turns anti clockwise Retighten nut 30 When correctly adjusted drive to the rear roller is engaged when the drive control lever 22 is squeezed against the handle top 1 or disen gaged when released a 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 de bris especially from the ventilation slots 8 Turn the machine on its side and clean the blade area If grass cuttings are compacted in the blade area remove with a wooden or plas tic implement Store the machine in a dry place Do not place other objects on top of the machine To save space fold up the handle fully Ensure cables are not trapped when folding unfolding top handle do not drop the handle Disposal Product accessories and packaging should be sorted for environment friendly recycling Only for EC countries Do not dispose of power tools into household waste According to the European Direc tive 2002 96 EC on waste electri cal and electronic equipment and its incorporation into nati
5. NS14 14EU 340W 340W 30 35 10 35 10 35 32 32 E ex 24 5 28 DI Il O ll See serial no 9 rating plate on machine Operating Controls Handlebar Switch lever Securing knob Handle bottom Grassbox Cable restraint Mains plug Ventilation slots Serial Number 10 Height of cut knob Country specific ONO oh ON Not all of the accessories illustrated or described are included as standard delivery HN 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 sec onds 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 for non EU countries 220 V 240 V as applicable Only use approved extension cables Contact your approved Service Centre for details Extension cords leads should only be used if they comply with HO5VV F HOSRN F types or IEC type design 60227 IEC 53 60245 IEC 57 English 2 _ mi 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 If you want to use an extension cable when op erating your product only the following ca
6. arantee page This guarantee does not apply if the product has been resold by original pur chaser this does not apply in the Republic of Ireland or has been used under hire the product has been modified to change the manufacturers specifications or if non genuine replacement parts have been fit ted if any previous repair was undertaken by an yone other than an Approved Service Agent the fault is due to maladjustment abuse ne glect or accidental damage the fault is due to lack of lubrication or main tenance damage to any part particularly the drive or cutting mechanism has been caused by al lowing the product to strike solid objects The product develops a fault due to abnor mal use 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 drive belts gears bearings and cables The cost of routine maintenance of the product is not covered by the guarantee F016J10123A page 11 a It is in your best interests to follow the Operating Instructions for your mower scarifier as a prop erly cared for product should give many years of excellent service Should you require spares always insist on genu ine spares Any damage caused to the produci through the fitting of paris not made or approved by Turfmech Machinery Ltd is not covered by the Guaran
7. ble dimensions should be used 1 0 mm max length 40 m 1 5 mm max length 60 m 2 5 mm max length 100 m Note If an extension cable is used it must be earthed and connected through the plug to the cable of your supply network in accord ance with prescribed safety regulations For products not sold in GB WARNING For safety it is essential that the mains plug 7 attached to the product is fitted to the power supply cable 35 The couplings of connection leads must be pro tected against splashes and the coupling sock ets 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 re placed by an approved Service Centre Products sold in GB only Your mower is fitted with an approved 13 A BS 1363 A electric plug and is protected by a 13A fuse ASTA Ap proved to BS 1362 If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets it snould be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an authorized cus tomer service agent The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be in serted into a 13 A socket elsewhere Assembly Unfold the top handle nuf Note Ensure that the cable clips supplied are used to fix the cable to the handle T
8. ed To fit this kit proceed as follows 1 Stop remove plug from the power supply and remove the grass box Tilt the mower back and wedge securely Remove the front roller comb assembly by removing screw 14 and slackening nut 15 on both sides Fit the side wheel space tube on to the side wheels spindle Fit each side wheel assembly on both sides of the roller brackets as shown and fix with ing Blades bolt 18 Attach cable to cable restraint 6 ensuring that Refit the full width roller by following steps 1 4 in sufficient cable slack is available Euro models reverse only FO16J10123A page 7 English 3 _ E Starting and Stopping The blade continues to rotate for a few AN 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 push handle down to lift front wheels starting Press and hold the safety button 3 Q Squeeze the switch lever 2 towards the handle Release the safety button 3 Stopping Release the switch lever 2 Engaging rear roller self propelled models only 1 Start motor 2 Gradually squeeze the drive control lever towards the top handle 1 Adjust the speed as required by moving the speed control knob 23 between 1 min and 6 Max To stop release the drive control lever switch lever 2 Place the
9. he blades will require adjustment see Adjust 1 and tighten wing a EJ Grassbox Spring the grassbox cradle holes 12 Attach remove the grassbox as shown 11 into pivot EJ Height of cut adjustment Your machine has six settings which give the fol lowing approximate height of cut 1 9mm 2 13mm 3 18 mm 4 25mm 5 32mm S Scarifier Position S should only be used with the Scari fier Cartridge accessory purchased separately To adjust the height of cut Tilt the mower to take the weight off the front roller Push the height of cut knob 10 in and turn to the desired position For the first cutting of the season a high cutting adjustment should be selected Kensington 14 S GB models only The comb will also require adjustment See Comb Adjustment Comb Adjustment Kensington 14 S GB models only Your mower is fitted with an adjustable comb 13 which can be brought into use on the lower heights of cut It is set by loosening the screws 14 and rotating the comb until the tines just touch the ground You may need to re adjust after changing the height of cut Take care not to set the comb too deep as this could cause dam age to either your mower or lawn Cutting Long Grass Using Side Wheel Kit Kensington models only Your mower is fitted with a full width front roller which is suitable for normal smooth lawns For cutting longer coarse grass a side wheel kit can be fitt
10. leanly and evenly 1 Stop remove plug from the power supply and remove the grass box Tilt the mower back and wedge securely Remove grassbox cradle 11 Turn adjuster screw 19 clockwise a little at a time Note The blades are correctly adjusted when the cutting cylinder 20 lightly brushes the bot tom blade across the full width as the cylinder is turned The blades act like a pair of shears as a test correctly adjusted blades will cut a piece of good quality writing paper across the width of the blade Once correctly adjusted refit grassbox cra dle 11 2 3 4 B e H Removing replacing Qc Cylinder Cartridge The mower is fitted with a Qc quick change cartridge which can be removed and taken to Approved Service Agent for sharpening To re move the cartridge Stop remove plug from the power supply and remove the grass box It is advisable to wear a pair of gardening gloves not supplied Remove grassbox cradle Remove the drive cover 29 Remove cartridge retaining screws 24 on both sides 11 28 by removing screws English 4 e 0 Remove pulley 32 and belt 26 by removing 3 screws 27 Pull the cutting cartridge unit 25 out using the handle Obtain assistance if required Replace the cartridge and fit retaining screws 24 Slacken the idler pulley screw 34 Refit the pulley 32 and belt 26 Adjust the idler pulley 33 against the belt
11. onal law power tools that are no longer suitable for e use must be separately collected and sent for recovery in an environmentally friendly man ner FO16J10123A page 9 English 5 _ ar Fault Finding The following table gives checks and actions that you can perform if your machine does not oper ate correctly If these do not identify remedy the problem contact your service agent Warning Switch off and remove plug from mains before investigating fault Machine fails to operate Power turned off Mains socket faulty Extension cable damaged Fuse faulty blown Machine functions intermittently Machines internal wiring damaged Machine labours or belt squeals Height of cut too low Blades adjusted too tight Extension cable damaged Turn power on Use another socket Inspect cable replace if damaged Replace fuse Inspect cable replace if dam aged Contact Service Agent Increase height of cut see Height of Cut Adjustment Adjust blades Machine leaves ragged Cutting blade blunt Contact Service Agent finish Blades off cut Adjust blades Cutting blade not rotating Blades too tight Cutting blade damaged Plastic gears slipping or damaged Land drive does not engage self pro pelled models only Incorrect adjustment Cable damage Excessive vibration Cutting blade damaged noise Cutting blades not adjusted evenly Plastic gears have failed
12. or safety Ensure replacement parts fitted are approved English 1 mi e E II Product Specification Cylinder mower Part number Rated power 340W Blade width cm 30 Height of cut mm 10 35 Grassbox capacity 32 Self propelled Rake Weight kg 23 5 Protection class DI li Serial number GB models only Intended Use This product is intended for domestic lawn mowing Introduction This manual gives instructions on the correct as sembly and safe use of your machine It is im portant that you read these instructions care fully When fully assembled the machine weighs ap proximately 23 5 28 kg If necessary obtain as sistance 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 packag ing and check that you have all the following items Lawnmower with handle assembly Handle spindle Kensington models only Wing nuts Grassbox Operating instructions When parts are missing or damaged please contact the dealer for assistance We also have a network of Approved Service Agents who you can contact for service and advice both within and outside the period of guarantee FO16J10123A page 6 Classic 12E amp 12E Europe CLAS12E 12E EU Kensington 12E amp 12E Europe KENS12E 12E EU Kensington 14E amp 14E Europe KE
13. solutely necessary and tilt only the part which is away from the operator Always en sure that both hands are in the operating position before returning the machine to the ground Never operate the appliance with defective guards or shields or without safety device for ex ample deflectors and or grass catchers in place Switch on the lawnmower according to instructions and with feet well away from the blades Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine Keep clear of discharge opening at all times Always stand clear of the discharge zone when op erating the machine Never pick up or carry the lawnmower while the motor is running Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts while the lawnmower is being operated Be careful during adjustment of the lawnmower to prevent entrapment of the feet and hands be tween moving blades and fixed parts of the lawn mower Remove the plug from the socket whenever you leave the machine before clearing a blockage before checking cleaning or working on the lawnmower after striking a foreign object Inspect the lawn mower for damage and make repairs as neces sary if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally check immediately Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure that the lawnmower is in safe working condition Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or de terioration Replace worn or damaged paris f
14. ssion values triaxial vector sum determined according to BS EN 836 Model number Vibration Uncertainty K Classic 12E 2 5 m s 1 5 m s Kensington 12E 2 5 m s 1 5 m s Kensington 14E 2 5 m s 1 5 m s Notified body AV Technology Ltd Avtech House Arkle Avenue Stanley Green Trading Estate Handforth Cheshire SK9 3RW Technical file at Turfmech Machinery Ltd Staffordshire UK T hereby declare that the product described under technical data has been tested and found to comply with the relevant sections of the above referenced specifications The unit complies with all essential requirements of the directives Place Stafford July 2011 Signature i Position Managing Director English 6 Guarantee Turfmech Machinery Ltd 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 not been subjected to rental hire use The guarantee period for domestic use is Classic 1 year parts and labour Kensington 2 years parts and labour For the purpose of this guarantee Non domestic use means all other uses includ ing commercial income producing but ex cluding rental hire use To obtain a repair under this guarantee Take your lawnmower to an Approved Service Agent Show your dated proof of purchase Show the gu
15. tee Your statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee Environmental protection The plastic components are labelled for cate gorized 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 loca tion information Subject to change without notice English 7 e DI mon T Your local service dealer Turfmech Limited Hangar 5 New Road Hixon Staffordshire ST18 OPJ England FO16J10123A F016J10123A page 12 211011
16. to protect blade from damage Turfmech Machinery Ltd Hangar 5 New Road Hixon Staffordshire ST18 OP England Helpline 0906 633 0934 Calls cost 1 53 per minute network extras Bill payers only 18 Calls are recorded Provider A2B 0870 046 0138 Hours of service are 8am 5pm Mon Fri 10am 5pm Sat Sun Web helpline www mowerhelp com F016J10123A page 10 Cutting blade obstructed Clear obstruction Slacken off blade adjuster screws Contact Service Agent Contact Service Agent Adjust cable Contact Approved Service Agent Contact Service Agent Adjust blades Poor collection Mowing in wet conditions Allow grass to dry Belt slipping Service Declaration of Conformity We Turfmech Machinery Ltd Of Hangar 5 New Road Hixon Staffordshire ST18 OPJ UK Declare that equipment Category 32 electric lawn trimmer mower conforms to the essential requirements of the following directives and their amendments 2004 108 EC 2006 42 EC 2000 14 EC and ha s been designed and manufactured to the following standards BS EN 836 BS EN 60335 Typically the A weighted noise level of the product is Model number Sound Sound power Uncertainty Guaranteed sound power pressure level K level 2000 14 EC level Classic12E 79 dB A 90dB A 4 dB 94dB A Kensington 12E 79 dB A 90dB A 4 dB 94dB A Kensington 14E 79 dB A 90dB A 4 dB 94dB A Wear hearing protection Vibration emi
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