Adjusting The Blade - Atco-Qualcast QX Operating Instructions Manual

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4. Fit side wheel assembly by placing a washer
either side of the roller brackets and tighten
the nut securely.
Refit the full width roller by following steps 1-3 in
reverse.
Starting and Stopping
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The blade continues to rotate for a few
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.
Squeeze the switch lever 2 towards
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the handle.
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Release the safety button 3.
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Stopping:
Release the switch lever 2.
Engaging rear roller (self propelled models
only)
1. Start engine.
2. Gradually squeeze the drive control lever 17
towards the top handle 1.
3. Adjust the speed as required by moving the
speed control knob 16 between 1 (min) and
6 (max.).
4. To stop, release the both control levers 2
and 17.
Mowing
Place the lawnmower on the edge of the
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lawn, as close to the power point as possible.
Work away from the power point.
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
switch lever and raise the height of cut. Failure
to do so could damage the machine.
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Maintenance
Stop, remove plug from the power supply
and remove the grassbox.
Note: To ensure long and reliable service, carry
out the following maintenance regularly.
Regularly check for obvious defects such as
loose, dislodged or damaged blades, 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 Bosch garden products.
For all correspondence and spare parts orders,
always include the 10-digit part number from
the nameplate of the machine!

Adjusting the Blade

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The cutter should be adjusted if the grass is not
cut cleanly and evenly.
1. Tilt the mower back and wedge securely.
2. Remove grassbox cradle 11.
3. Turn adjuster screw 18 clockwise a little at a
time.
Note: The blades are correctly adjusted when
the cutting cylinder 19 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.
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