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18" Self-Propelled
Petrol Lawn Mower
VS500
User Manual
[Revision 3.0 February 2020]
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE – FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY, PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND MAY VOID WARRANTY. • KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. • Products covered by
this manual may vary in appearance, assembly, inclusions, specifications, description and packaging.
The product is NOT supplied with engine oil, although traces of oil from the manufacturing process may be present. It is
essential to add adequate engine oil of the correct type to the engine before use.
Failure to add engine oil will void the
product
warranty.
E&OE
© 2020 Power Blade
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- Page 1 The product is NOT supplied with engine oil, although traces of oil from the manufacturing process may be present. It is essential to add adequate engine oil of the correct type to the engine before use. Failure to add engine oil will void the product warranty. E&OE © 2020 Power Blade...
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Page 2: Safety
18" Self-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower – VS500 Safety Safety messages are designed to alert you to possible dangers or hazards that could cause death, injury or equipment or property damage if not understood or followed. Safety messages have the following symbols:... - Page 3 18" Self-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower – VS500 General Electrical Safety General Electrical Safety General Service Information • Inspect electrical equipment, extension • Electrically grounded equipment must have • The equipment must be serviced or cords, power bars, and electrical fittings for...
- Page 4 18" Self-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower – VS500 Safe Usage Instructions • Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are well tightened. • Before mowing, place the grass catcher in its position. • Before mowing, make sure that the blade and the blade fixing screw are securely fastened. When cutting edges require resharpening, this must be done evenly on both sides so as to prevent any imbalance.
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Page 5: Safety Symbols
18" Self-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower – VS500 Safety Symbols The product may have safety warning labels attached to it, explained below. Understand the symbols on your product and their meanings. If any stickers become unreadable, unattached etc., replace them. Read User Manual... - Page 6 18" Self-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower – VS500 Carbon-Monoxide Hazard Pull Hazard Slope / Fall Injury Hazard "Slam Dunk" Warning Do not use the product in Be aware that the product Be aware that using the product Do NOT attempt "slam dunk"...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
18" Self-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower – VS500 Table of Contents Safety ................................2 Safety Symbols ................................5 Parts Identification ............................8 Assembly ............................... 9 Grass Catcher Assembly ............................9 Handle Assembly ................................ 9 Cutting Height Adjustments ............................10 Operation ..............................11 Starting the Engine .............................. -
Page 8: Parts Identification
18" Self-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower – VS500 Parts Identification Colours and appearance may vary Name Throttle control Upper handle Grass catcher Height adjusting lever Deck Lower handle Engine Priming bulb Drive lever E&OE © 2020 Power Blade... -
Page 9: Assembly
18" Self-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower – VS500 Assembly Grass Catcher Assembly Clip the plastic clips over the metal frame. Make sure that these clips are fully secured to the metal frame. Handle Assembly It is necessary to attach both the lower handle and handlebars. -
Page 10: Cutting Height Adjustments
18" Self-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower – VS500 3. Once the bolts are loosely in position, fit the plastic tube spacer so the curved section of the spacer wraps around the handle tube. Then attach the lower handlebar locking knobs (2) on the outer side of the lower handles and secure until tight. -
Page 11: Operation
18" Self-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower – VS500 Operation WARNING! • The blade begins to rotate as soon as the engine has been started. • Do not operate the machine in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas as the exhaust gas contains toxic substances. -
Page 12: Speed Control
18" Self-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower – VS500 2. Depress the priming bulb fully 2-3 times. 3. Pull the recoil starter lightly until you feel resistance then pull quickly until the engine starts. Do not pull the cord with a jerk or release it until fully rewound. -
Page 13: Mowing Tips
18" Self-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower – VS500 • For first starting at the beginning of the mower session, Pump the primer 2 – 3 times. DO NOT EXCEED 3 PUMPS. • To restart a cold engine i.e. after the engine has started and run for just a short time, you will only need to pump the bulb once. -
Page 14: Maintenance And Storage
18" Self-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower – VS500 Maintenance and Storage WARNING! Before performing any maintenance or cleaning work, switch OFF the engine and wait until the blade has come to a stop. Unplug the spark plug before an repairing or maintenance operations. -
Page 15: Blade Maintenance
18" Self-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower – VS500 Blade Maintenance The blade is made of pressed steel, in order to obtain a clean work, sharpen the blade frequently, around every 25hours of work. Be sure that the blade is always well balance, introduce a small iron axle (φ2 or φ3 mm) in the central hole of the blade, it should stay horizontal. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
18" Self-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower – VS500 Troubleshooting WARNING! Before performing any maintenance or cleaning work, switch off the engine and wait until the blade has come to a stop. CAUTION! • Improper repairs can result in the product functioning unsafely. This endangers yourself and your environment. -
Page 17: Specifications
18" Self-Propelled Petrol Lawn Mower – VS500 Specifications Engine Type 4 Stroke Displacement 175cc Cutting Width 18 inches Deck Steel Cutting Height 25-75mm Wheels Front 7”, Rear 10” Adjustment System Central, 7 Positions E&OE © 2020 Power Blade... - Page 18 ©2020 Power Blade. All rights reserved. No part of this document, including descriptive content, concepts, ideas, diagrams or images may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, scanning or recording, or any information storage and retrieval system,...
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