Step 2 - Switch On /Off; Step 3 - Adjusting The Blade Clearance; Operating The Cylinder Mower; Operating - Qualcast SCM32 Assembly Manual

Preparing to Operate the Cylinder Mower

Step 2 - Switch on /off

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NOTE! For your safety, this tool is equipped with a double switch system. This system prevents
starting the tool inadvertently. You must press the switch lock button (A) firstly , and then pull the
switch lever (B).
Switching on
1. Press the switch lock button (A).
2. Pull the switch lever (B) and release the switch button (A).
Switching off
Release the switch lever (B).
NOTE! Never attempt to pull the switch level without pressing the switch lock button firstly !

Step 3 - Adjusting the blade clearance

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NOTE! Cylinder mower blades act like a pair of shears and should be adjusted if the grass in not
cut cleanly and evenly.
Turn the mower upside down and using a screwdriver, turn each adjustment screw as shown
above, clockwise a little at a time.
Wearing gloves, carefully rotate the cutting cylinder (C) by hand to ensure it very lightly brushes
across the whole width of the bottom blade. If the blades are too difficult to turn, slightly loosen
each adjustment screw (D).
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Preparing to Operate the Cylinder Mower
Step 3 - Adjusting the blade clearance (continued)
While the blade reel is turning, insert a sheet of paper between the blade reel and the cutting
bar. The paper should shear evenly along the entire length of the cutter bar, as if being cut by
scissors. If the paper doesn't shear, slightly tighten each adjustment screw(B) and repeat the
test.
Turn the mower back over, plug it and try it . It should now be giving a clean and even cut.If not,
unplug and re-adjust screws.
From time to time during use, it is advisable to carry out the above procedure to ensure that your
cylinder mower is always cutting at its best.
NOTE! Always adjust the blade after unpluging the main source.

Operating the Cylinder Mower

Operating

WARNING! Always keep a firm grip on the tool with both hands and watch your feet. The blades
may cause an accident. Be careful while moving backwards –danger of tripping!
WANRING! To avoid damage to the tool:
Never lift or drag the tool with the motor runing.
When mowing,do not allow the motor to labour particlarly in heavy conditions.
When the motor labours the speed of the motor drops and you will hear a change in the motor
sound, you should stop the mowing immediately and release the switch lever and raise the height
of cut.
NOTE: The blades may require adjustment, particularly before first use—see Adjusting the
blades.
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 the
working area.
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