Mulching; To Start The Engine; To Stop The Mower Moving Forward; To Stop The Engine - Qualcast 56cm Self Propelled Lawnmower Operating Instructions Manual

2. Drive lever (clutch lever) (Fig. 5a/Item 18): If you
press this (Fig. 5c) the clutch for the drive will be
closed and the lawnmower will start to move with
the motor running.
Release the drive lever in good time to stop the
moving lawnmower. Practice starting and
stopping before you use the mower for the first
time until you are familiar with controlling the
mower.
3. Caution: The blade begins to rotate as soon
as the engine is started.
Important: Before you start the engine, move the
motor brake several times to be sure that the stop
cable is properly working. Note: The engine is
factory set to a speed that is optimal for cutting
and blowing grass into the collection bag and is
designed to provide many years of use.
4. Check the oil level.
5. Fill the tank with petrol when it is empty, using a
funnel and measuring vessel. Make sure that the
petrol is clean.
Note: Use only unleaded petrol as fuel.
Warning: Never use more than one safety petrol
can. Do not smoke when refueling. Switch off the
engine before refueling and allow the engine to
cool down for a few minutes.

To Start the Engine

6. Ensure that the ignition cable is connected to
the spark plug.
7. Press the red primer button 5 times (Fig. 10).
8. Stand behind the mower. Place one hand on
the engine start/stop lever and pull the bars
together (Fig. 5a Fig. 5b). Place the other hand
on the starter handle.
9. Start the engine using the reversing starter
(Fig.3c/Item 4). To do this pull the handle
approx.10 – 15 cm (until you feel a resistance)
and then start the engine with a sharp pull. If the
engine does not start, pull the handle again. This
could take up to 10 pulls.
Important! Never allow the starter cord to
snap back.
Note: In cold weather, it may be necessary to
repeat the starting process several times.
To start the mower moving forward
Once the engine is running, operate the engine
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drive; by pulling the Drive lever towards the top
push bar (Fig. 5c). Always walk behind the
lawnmower whist the drive is working.

To stop the mower moving forward

Release the Drive lever away from the top push
bar (Fig. 5b). The engine will still be running & the
blade will still be rotating.

To stop the engine

(Always try to release the Drive lever, before
stopping the engine). Release the engine start/
stop lever (Fig. 5a). The Engine will stop running &
the blade will stop rotating.

Mulching

In the mulching mode the cuttings are shredded
in the enclosed mower housing and then spread
back onto the lawn. It is not necessary to gather
and dispose of the grass.
Important: Mulching is only possible if the lawn is
relatively short. Optimum results can be achieved
only with a mulching blade (available as an
accessory).
To use the mulching function, remove the grass
collection bag, slide the mulching adaptor into
the ejector opening (Fig. 6b / Item 20) and close
the ejector opening.
Side ejector
You should fit the mulching adaptor (Fig. 6a / Item
21) in order to use the side ejector. Connect the
side ejector adaptor (Fig. 5e/Item 18) as shown in
Figure 5e.
6.1 Before mowing
Important information
1. Make sure that you are properly dressed when
mowing. Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear; do not
wear sandals or tennis shoes.
2. Inspect the blade. A blade that is bent or
damaged in any other way must be immediately
exchanged for a genuine Einhell replacement
blade.
3. Do not fill the fuel tank indoors, but rather out in
the open. Use a filling funnel and a measuring
jug. Wipe off any spilled petrol.
4. Read and follow the instructions in the
operating manual as well as the information
regarding the engine and accessory equipment.
Store the manual in a place where it can be
readily accessed by other users of the machine.