Qualcast SCM32A Assembly Manual

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1110Customer Helpline 01904 727500www.gardenservicecentre.co.ukCustomer Helpline 01904 727500www.gardenservicecentre.co.ukPreparing to Operate the Cylinder MowerOperatingWARNING!- Always keep a firm grip on the tool with both hands and watch your feet. The blades may causean accident. Be careful while moving backwards –danger of tripping!To avoid damage to the tool:- Never lift or drag the tool with the motor running.- 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 motorsound, you should stop the mowing immediately and release the switch lever and raise the heightof cut.1. Place the cylinder mower on the edge of the lawn.2. Always work away from the mains socket. Make sure that the cable is kept well away from theworking area.NOTE: The blades may require adjustment, particularly before first use—see Adjusting theblades.122. Wearing gloves, carefully rotate the cutting cylinder (C) by hand to ensure it very lightlybrushes across the whole width of the bottom blade. If the blades are too difficult to turn, slightlyloosen each adjustment screw (D).3. While the blade reel is turning, insert a sheet of paper (thickness around 0.12mm) betweenthe blade reel and the cutting bar. The paper should shear evenly along the entire length of thecutter bar, as if being cut by scissors. If the paper doesn’t shear, slightly tighten each adjustmentscrew(B) and repeat the test.4. Turn the mower back over, plug it and try it. It should now be giving a clean and even cut. Ifnot, unplug and re-adjust screws.From time to time during use, it is advisable to carry out the above procedure to ensure that yourcylinder mower is always cutting at its best.Step 3 - Adjusting the blade clearance (continued)Operating the Cylinder MowerMaintenance and RepairMaintenance and RepairWARNING! Always switch the product off and let the product cool down before performinginspection, maintenance and cleaning work!After every use1. Clean the product with a slightly damp cloth and pH-neutral soap. Use a brush for areas thatare hard to reach.2. Clean all of the rollers front and rear from grass/dirt debris. In particular clean the air vents witha cloth and brush.3. Remove stubborn dirt with high pressure air (max. 3 bar).4. Check for worn or damaged parts. Replace worn parts as necessary or contact an authorisedservice centre for repair before using the product again.5. Check for obvious defects such as loose, dislodged or damaged cutting device, loose fixingsand worn or damaged components.6. Check that covers are undamaged and correctly fitted. Carry out necessary maintenance orrepairs before using the product.7. Regularly apply lubricant to mower’s cutting surface, cutting reel axle shaft and wheels.Storage and TransportationStorage1. Clean the product as described above.2. Store the product and its accessories in a dark, dry, frost-free, well-ventilated place.3. Always store the product in an upright or horizontal position in a place that is inaccessible tochildren. The ideal storage temperature is between 10 and 30°C.4. We recommend using the original package for storage or covering the product with a suitablecloth or enclosure to protect it against dust.

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