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PowerBase 577138 Instruction Manual

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34cm 1400W Rotary
Lawn Mower
577138
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your product,
ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call
the Customer Helpline on 0343 515 1905.
Instruction
Manual
IMPORTANT!
Please read these
instructions fully before
starting assembly.

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  • Page 1 34cm 1400W Rotary starting assembly. Lawn Mower 577138 These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your product, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Safety Warnings Intended Use Warning Symbols In the Box Assemble the Lawn Mower Operation Maintenance And Storage Troubleshooting Technical Data Disposal Getting Help Warranty...

  • Page 3: General Safety Warnings

    General Safety Warnings General safety Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly. IMPORTANT! When using this 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 4 • Extension cables must comply to H05VV-F requirements as described in DIN 57 282/ VDE 0282 and must have a minimum cross-section of 1.5mm . The plug must have an earth and any connection must also be earthed and splashproof. Before use, check the cables for signs of damage and ageing.
  • Page 5 • In areas where the mains supply is weak or bearing a high load, this mower may cause further voltage fluctuations as it starts. In extreme cases, this can cause damage to other equipment working from the same supply. In this case, we recommend to temporarily switch off any un-required equipment or connect it to a different circuit.
  • Page 6 • Repair work on the electrical parts of the lawn mower may only be carried out by a qualified electrician. • Follow the instructions to fit or remove the blade and wear protective gloves. • Only work in good daylight or appropriate and adequate artificial light.
  • Page 7 • Before you lift the lawn mower to transport it, switch off the motor, disconnect the mains lead and wait until the blade has come to a complete standstill. • When you start the motor, the lawn mower should not be tilted unless the grass is particularly long.
  • Page 8 • For safety reasons, do not use the mower on gradients exceeding 15°. • Ensure that you have safe footing at all times whilst working with the mower. • Always wear strong, anti-slip footwear and long trousers when using the mower. Never mow in bare feet or in open-toed sandals.
  • Page 9 • Switch off the mower if it has to be pushed over surfaces other than grass, and when moving the mower to and from the area you wish to mow. • Carefully operate the starter switch in accordance with the instructions. •...
  • Page 10 Operating and maintenance safety Read all safety requirements and CAUTION! instructions. Any errors made in following the safety requirements and instructions may result in an electric shock, fire or serious injury. Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use. •...

  • Page 11: Intended Use

    Intended Use • This electric lawn mower is intended for mowing lawns in domestic and hobby gardens. • This product is intended for private domestic use only, not for any commercial trade use. It must not be used for any purposes other than those described.

  • Page 12: Warning Symbols

    Warning Symbols The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when operating and maintaining the appliance. Read the instruction handbook before operating this machine. Wear eye and ear protection (PPE). Do not expose to rain. Keep bystanders away.
  • Page 13 Guaranteed sound power level data (96dB) in accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC. Class II equipment. Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as household waste. All tools, hoses and packaging should be sorted, taken to the local recycling centre and disposed of in an environmentally safe way.

  • Page 14: In The Box

    In the Box...
  • Page 15 Parts Switch lever Slot* (x 2) Cable strain-relief Cutting height adjuster Switch box housing Rear wheel Upper handle bar Front wheel Quick-release lever (x 4) Motor housing 5a Washer (x 4) Carrying handle 5b Bolt (x 2) Cable guide Grass collection bag handle Deflector guard Lower handle bar Cable clip (x 2)

  • Page 16: Assemble The Lawn Mower

    Assembling the Lawn Mower Step 1 – Assembling handles 1. To fix the lower handle bar (7) into position, use washers (5a) and tighten the quick-release levers (5) in a clockwise direction, then lock them into position by folding the levers snug against the handle support (Fig.
  • Page 17 3. Secure the cable against the handle frame with the supplied cable clips (17) and cable guide (15) (Fig. 3). Fig. 3 Step 2 – Assembling the grass collection bag 1. Insert the handle (6) into the slots on the the grass collection bag top (8) (Fig.
  • Page 18 Step 3 – Attaching the grass collection bag 1. Lift the deflector guard (16). 2. Place the grass collection bag (9) on the mounting bracket provided at the back of the lawn mower (Fig. 7). 3. Lower the deflector guard onto the grass collection bag. Always ensure the deflector guard and the grass collection bag are fitted securely.

  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation Setting the cutting height WARNING! Ensure the power cord is disconnected from the mains supply before adjusting the cutting height. A higher cutting height should generally be selected for the first cut of the season. When cutting longer grass, cut the grass in 2 or more passes by lowering the cutting height gradually at each pass.
  • Page 20 Connecting to the power supply CAUTION: Before you connect the equipment to the mains supply, make sure that the data on the rating plate corresponds to your mains supply. 1. Hook the mains cable through the cable strain-relief (2) (Fig. 9). 2.
  • Page 21 Operation WARNING! 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. WARNING! Never open the deflector guard if the grass collection bag is being emptied and the motor is still running.
  • Page 22 Grass collection bag full indicator (8a) 1. When this flap remains open as you work, it means that the grass collection bag is not full (air flowing freely through the grass collection bag) (Fig. 12). 2. When this flap remains closed, it means that the grass collection bag is full and needs to be emptied (no airflow through the grass collection bag) (Fig.

  • Page 23: Maintenance And Storage

    Maintenance and Storage Cleaning WARNING! Always switch the product off, disconnect it from the power supply and let the product cool down before performing inspection, maintenance and cleaning work! 1. Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as much as possible.
  • Page 24 Fig. 15 Storing The handles can be folded for easy storage (Fig. 16). 1. Keep the equipment dry and out of reach of children. Loosen the four quick-release levers and fold down the upper and lower handle bars so the equipment takes up less space. Ensure that the cable is not caught. 2.
  • Page 25 Plug replacement 13AMP fuse approved to BS 1362 Connect Blue to N (Neutral) Brown L (Live) Outer sleeve Cable grip firmly clamped If you need to replace the fitted plug, then follow the instructions below. WARNING! The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue –...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting WARNING! Only perform the steps described within these instructions. All further inspection, maintenance and repair work must be performed by a qualified specialist. Always turn off the machine and remove the plug before making any adjustment. The following table provides solutions to common problems encountered with the mower.

  • Page 27: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical data table Specification Value Model MEB1434C Voltage 220-240V~ 50Hz Power input 1400W No load speed 3450min Cutting width 34cm Cutting height 20/30/40/50/60/70mm Volume of grass collection bag Measured sound pressure level L 84dB(A) K=3dB Measured sound power level L 92.2dB(A) K=1.85dB Guaranteed sound power level L 96dB(A)

  • Page 28: Disposal

    Disposal Disposal and recycling Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as household waste. All tools, hoses and packaging should be sorted, taken to the local recycling centre and disposed of in an environmentally safe way. Getting Help If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 0343 515 1905.

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