Maintenance; Troubleshooting; Service Information - Ozito ELM-1030U Original Instructions Manual

MAINTENANCE

WARNING!: BEFORE CLEANING YOUR ECOMOW
ELECTRIC MOWER OR CARRYING OUT ANY
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE, MAKE SURE THAT THE
MOTOR IS OFF AND THE TOOL DISCONNECTED FROM
THE POWER SUPPLY TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING.
Removing the Blade
CAUTION!: DO NOT TOUCH ROTATING BLADES.
CAUTION!: ALWAYS HANDLE THE BLADE WITH CARE
– SHARP EDGES COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
USE GLOVES.
Only replace the blade with a genuine Ozito replacement blade, as this will
ensure top performance and safety under all conditions.
1. To remove the blade bolt, hold the
blade firmly and with a 13mm socket
(not supplied) loosen the blade bolt
by turning it anti-clockwise.
Note: A piece of timber will assist in
holding the blade while removing or
tightening the blade bolt.
2. Remove the blade bolt and blade.
3. Inspect for damage and clean as
necessary.
Replace the metal blade after 50 hours mowing or 2 years whichever is
the sooner – regardless of condition. If the blade is cracked or damaged
replace it with a new one. Never use a blade bolt if the insulated head is
damaged, cracked or missing.
Fitting the Blade
1. Fit the blade to the fan with the tilt edges of the blade facing towards the
mower, ensuring the blade is located onto the fan location lugs correctly.
2. Re-assemble blade bolt through blade and fan.
3. Hold the blade firmly and tighten blade bolt with a (not supplied), by turning
in a clockwise direction. The tightening torque should be approx. 25 Nm.
Ozito Industries will not be responsible for any damage or injuries
caused by repair of the tool by an unauthorised person or mishandling
or mistreatment of the tool. This tool is designed for Domestic Home Use
only. Use in commercial or industrial environments will void the warranty.
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the lawn mower is in a safe
working condition.
• Check the catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
• Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt, and impeller specified for this
product.
• Be careful during adjustments of the lawn mower to prevent entrapment of
the fingers between moving blade and fixed parts of the machine.
• Oil the wheel pins.
• When not in use, the mower should be stored in a dry, frost-free location, out
of reach of children.If the housing of the mower requires cleaning, do not use
solvents but a moist soft cloth and brush only.
• Frequently check the wheel threads are firm and tight.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause
The motor The capacitor is
fails to start defective
There is no electricity
at the plug
The cable is defective
The combined switch/
plug is defective
The connectors have
become separated
from the motor or the
capacitor
The mower is standing
in high grass
Start in low grass or
on an area that has
already been mowed;
change the cutting
height if necessary
The motor The grass is too high
performance or too damp
drops
The mower housing is
clogged
The blade is severely
worn
Cutting is The blade is worn
irregular
Wrong cutting height

SERVICE INFORMATION

Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal
or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required
for use as consumables.
Category
Wear parts*
Consumables*
Missing parts
* Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!
Remedy
The mower housing is clogged.
Have repaired by the Customer
Service Centre
Check the cable and the fuse
Check the cable
Have repaired by the Customer
Service Centre
Have repaired by the Customer
Service Centre
Start in low grass or on an area
that has already been mowed;
change the cutting height if
necessary
Clean the housing so that the
blade moves freely
Correct the cutting height
Clean the housing
Replace the blade
Replace or re-sharpen the blade
Correct the cutting height
Example
Carbon brushes, V-belt
Blade