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Qualcast
1500W Electric Hover Mower
Instruction Manual
Important
- Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from
your mower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline
on 0845 077 8888.
After Sales Support
UK/Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Web
www.homebasespares.co.uk
(Model: MEH1533)
0845 077 8888
0124 77708
Jul 2013
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- Page 1 Qualcast 1500W Electric Hover Mower (Model: MEH1533) Instruction Manual After Sales Support UK/Ireland 0845 077 8888 Republic of Ireland 0124 77708 www.homebasespares.co.uk Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your mower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Information ............................3 Warning Symbols ............................3 General Safety ..............................4 Personal Safety ............................5 Operating and Maintenance Safety ......................7 In the Box .................................9 Parts ................................9 Assembly ................................10 Handle Assembly ............................10 Operating Instructions & Tips ........................12 Setting the Cutting Heights ........................12 ON/OFF Operation .............................14 Operation ..............................15 Emptying the grassbox..........................15... -
Page 3: Safety Information
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Warnings Symbols The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when assembling and operating the mower. Take extra care, beware of hazards. Read instruction manual. -
Page 4: General Safety
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Warnings Symbols (continued) 33cm Cutting width Important! When using equipment, the following safety precautions must be followed to avoid injuries and damage. • Read all operating instructions carefully and comply with them. It is important to understand these instructions and to acquaint yourself with the machine, its correct usage and all safety requirements. -
Page 5: Personal Safety
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety Note! Only supply power to the equipment through a circuit protected by an RCD with a maximum trip current of 30 mA. • This is hand-held mower. •... - Page 6 Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety (continued) • Only work in good daylight or appropriate and adequate artificial light. • Never use the mower when you are tired. • Never run the mower in enclosed or poorly ventilated rooms or if there are inflammable or explosive fluids, vapours or gases nearby.
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Page 7: Operating And Maintenance Safety
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety (continued) • If the hover mower begins to vibrate abnormally, switch it off immediately, disconnect the plug immediately and check it carefully.Ensure that the blade is not damaged, and that all the nuts, bolts and screws are tight and that the mower is in a safe condition for use. - Page 8 Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Operating and Maintenance Safety (continued) • Disconnect from the mains supply (i.e. remove the plug from the mains socket) whenever leaving the machine unattended, before cleaning a blockage, after striking a foreign object, whenever the machine starts vibrating abnormally.
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Page 9: In The Box
In the Box Parts Switch box Cable strain relief Lower handle hook Start / Stop switch Grassbox lever Cable clamp Safety lock-off Upper handle Spanner button Quick release levers Grassbox lid Customer Helpline 0845 077 8888... -
Page 10: Assembly
Assembly Handle Assembly • Place the ends of the lower handle into the solts • Secure lower handle to the deck by firmly pushing a screw through the retaining holes on the deck and through the bottom end of the handle. •... - Page 11 Assembly Handle Assembly (Continued) Hook the cable or extension cable (if you are using one) through the extension cable strain relief hook to help prevent it from coming loose or disconnected whilst you are mowing. (Fig. 5) Customer Helpline 0845 077 8888...
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Page 12: Operating Instructions & Tips
Operating Instructions & Tips Setting the Cutting Heights Always handle the blade with care, sharp edges could cause injury. USE GLOVES. Never use more than 3 cutting height spacers. Spacers must only be fitted between the blade and the fan and NEVER between the blade and the bolt. •... - Page 13 Operating Instructions & Tips Setting the Cutting Heights (Continued) IMPORTANT! Ensure the power cord is disconnected from the mains supply and wait until the cutting head has stopped rotating before adjusting the cutting height. • There are 4 different cutting heights. Figure 7 shows the lowest cutting height, 3 spacers. Figure 8 shows the highest cutting height, no spacers.
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Page 14: On/Off Operation
Operating Instructions & Tips ON/OFF Operation • Connect the mower to your power supply socket. Ensure the cable or extension cable (if you are using one) is hooked through the cable strain relief hook (Fig 5). • Before switching on, ensure that the mower is not in contact with any foreign objects. •... -
Page 15: Operation
Operating Instructions & Tips Operation Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply make sure that the data on the rating plate corresponds to your mains supply. IMPORTANT! Always ensure the on/off switch is working correctly. Do not use if you suspect a fault. Before you perform any repair or maintenance work on the machine, ensure that the blade is not rotating and that the power supply is disconnected. -
Page 16: Mowing Advice
Operating Instructions & Tips Mowing Advice Cut your grass twice a week during the growing season,your lawn will suffer if more than a third of its length is cut at one time. Keep the under side of the mower casing clean and remove all grass deposits from it. Deposits make it more difficult to start the mower and also adversely affect the mowing quality and the grass collection. -
Page 17: Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning & Maintenance Always disconnect the mains power plug before engaging in any cleaning work. Cleaning • Remove grass from under the deck with a soft hand brush. • Using a soft brush remove grass clippings form all ventilation openings, the roller, grassbox and grassbox lid. -
Page 18: Maintenance And Storage
Maintenance Blade Maintenance Switch off and remove the plug from the mains. Removing the blade and fan. USE GLOVES. • To remove the blade bolt , hold the impeller firmly and with the spanner provided loosen the blade bolt • Remove the blade bolt , blade , spacer... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting The following table provides solutions to common problems encountered with the mower. Fault Possible Cause Solution Mower does not start No power at mains socket Check the fuse, switch, socket, cable, wire and have any repairs carried out by a qualified electrician Defective on/off switch Repair by a qualified technician... -
Page 20: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Table Specification Value Voltage 220-240 V ~ 50 Hz Power input 1500W Motor speed 4200min Cutting width 33cm Cutting height adjustment 12-33mm Volume of grass collector 20 litres Front roller size 38mm LpA sound pressure level 71.7 dB(A) K=2.07 dB(A) LWA sound power level 96 dB(A)
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