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� WARNING! UNTIL THE BLADE HAS STOPPED ROTATING BEFORE ADJUSTING THE HANDLE. � NOTE! REMOVAL OF LOWER HANDLE FIXING PINS IS NOT REQUIRED TO ADJUST THE HANDLE TO ADJUST THE HANDLE (C) 1. Hold handle as illustrated. 2. Take the weight of the handle with your right hand... 3. ...then grip the lower part of the handle with your left hand... 4. ...and pull the lower handle towards you with your left hand. 5. Move to forward or down position as required. HANDLE IN FORWARD POSITION Follow procedure described in "TO ADJUST THE HANDLE" and push handle forward until it stops. HANDLE IN DOWN POSITION Follow procedure described in "TO ADJUST THE HANDLE" and move handle downward until it stops.. NOTE The handle does not rest flat on the ground. HANDLE IN OPERATING POSITION Adjustment is not required to move the handle to the operating position Simply pull down from the forward position or lift up from the down position until the handle is in the most comfortable operating position.
Handle Adjustment STOP THE LAWNMOWER AND WAIT C
PULL LOWER HANDLE
FORWARD POSITION DOWN POSITION OPERATING POSITION
Fitting the grassbox � IMPORTANT! Before using your lawnmower - make sure the grassbox is securely located inside the lip on the hood indicated in figure D. Removing and Emptying the grassbox � Stop the lawnmower and wait until the blade has stopped rotating BEFORE removing the grassbox. 1. Hold the grassbox by the moulded handle recess and support grassbox base with the other hand. 2. Move grassbox to emptying site and press release button to open grassbox as in figure E. 3. Ensure the grassbox is clean BEFORE closing and refitting the grassbox. The grassbox should be in the closed position prior to fitting.
Grassbox D
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lip on the hood
To Start your Lawnmower 1. Form loop in mains cable and push the loop through the slot as illustrated in picture (F) 2. To secure, position loop over the hook and pull the cable back through the slot as illustrated in picture (G). 3. Connect plug to mains.
4. Move handle to the mowing position. 5. To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to clear any residual grass in the collection chute, tilt your lawnmower slightly (H). The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button (J1) to prevent accidental starting.
