Fault Finding Hints; Environmental Information - Electrolux 32cm Lawn Mower Important Information Manual

Lawnmower will not start
1. Is the correct Starting procedure being followed? See
'To Start your Lawnmower'.
2. Is the safety key correctly located?
3. Is the battery flat? - Charge the battery - See 'Battery
Charging'.
4. Is the battery connected correctly?
5. Has the Safety Key fuse blown? Replace with a new
one.
6. Has the Overload Cutout operated? See 'Automatic
Overload Cutout'.
If the lawnmower will still not start - remove the safety
key. Consult your local Approved Service Centre.
Poor Grass Collection
1. Clean the outside of the air intakes, the discharge
chute and the underside of the deck.
2. Raise the height of cut - See 'Cutting Height
Adjustment'.
If poor collection persists - remove the safety key.
Consult your local Approved Service Centre.
Excessive Vibration
1. Check that the blade is fitted correctly?
2. If the blade is damaged or worn, replace it with a new
one.
If vibration persists, immediately - remove the safety
key. Consult your local Approved Service Centre.
Electrolux Outdoor Products are manufactured under an
Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) using,
where practical, components manufactured in the most
environmentally responsible manner, according to company
procedures, and with the potential for recycling at the end of
the products' life.
• Packaging is recyclable and plastic components have
been labelled (where practical) for categorised
recycling.
• Awareness of the environment must be considered
when disposing of 'end-of-life' product.
• If necessary, contact your local authority for disposal
information.
If any part is found to be defective due to faulty manufacture
within the guarantee period, Electrolux Outdoor Products,
through its Authorised Service Repairers will effect the
repair or replacement to the customer free of charge
providing:
(a) The fault is reported directly to the Authorised Repairer.
(b) Proof of purchase is provided.
(c) The fault is not caused by misuse, neglect or faulty
adjustment by the user.
(d) The failure has not occurred through fair wear and tear.
(e) The machine has not been serviced or repaired, taken
apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by
Electrolux Outdoor Products .
(f) The machine has not been used for hire.
(g) The machine is owned by the original purchaser.
(h) The machine has not been used outside of the country
for which it was specified.
(i) The machine has not been used commercially.
* This guarantee is additional to, and in no way
diminishes the customers statutory rights.
Failures due to the following are not covered, therefore it is
important that you read the instructions contained in this
Operator's Manual and understand how to operate and
maintain your machine:
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Fault Finding Hints

Environmental Information

Guarantee and Guarantee Policy
Lawnmower becomes heavy to push
1. In long grass or uneven ground, the height of cut
should be raised to a higher position. See 'Cutting
Height Adjustment'.
2. Check that the wheels can rotate freely.
If problem persists - remove the safety key.
Consult your local Approved Service Centre.
Lack of Motor Power, Overheating or Cutting Out
1. Is the battery flat? - Charge the battery - See 'Battery
Charging'.
2. Clean grass clippings and debris from around the
motor and air inlets and the underside of the deck
including the chute.
3. Raise the height of cut - See 'Cutting Height
Adjustment'.
If the lawnmower still lacks power, is overheating or
cutting out - remove the safety key.
Consult your local Approved Service Centre.
Insufficient Cutting Time
1. Is the battery fully charged? - See 'Battery Charging'.
2. Raise the height of cut - See 'Cutting Height
Adjustment'.
3. Battery needs replacing - See 'Changing the Battery'.
If problem persists - remove the safety key.
Consult your local Approved Service Centre.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
• The battery should be taken to an Approved Service
Centre or your local Recycling Station.
• Do NOT dispose of used battery with household
waste
• Do NOT dispose of battery to water.
• Lead/Acid batteries can be harmful and should be
disposed of through the recognised recycling
facility in accordance with European Regulation
• Do NOT incinerate
Failures not covered by guarantee
* Replacing worn or damaged blades.
* Failures as a result of not reporting an initial fault.
* Failures as a result of sudden impact.
* Failures as a result of not using the product in
accordance with the instructions and recommendations
contained in this Operator's Manual.
* Machines used for hire are not covered by this
guarantee.
* The following items listed are considered as wearing
parts and their life is dependent on regular
maintenance and are, therefore not normally subject to
a valid warranty claim: Blades.
* Caution!
Electrolux Outdoor Products does not accept liability
under the warranty for defects caused in whole or part,
directly or indirectly by the fitting of replacement parts
or additional parts that are not either manufactured or
approved by Electrolux Outdoor Products, or by the
machine having been modified in any way