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Qualcast
1400W Electric Rotary Mower
Instruction Manual
Important
- Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from
your mower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline
on 0345 077 8888.
After Sales Support
UK/Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Web
www.homebasepares.co.uk
310472
(Model: MEB1434M)
0345 077 8888
0124 77708
Sep 2014
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- Page 1 Qualcast 1400W Electric Rotary Mower 310472 (Model: MEB1434M) Instruction Manual After Sales Support UK/Ireland 0345 077 8888 Republic of Ireland 0124 77708 www.homebasepares.co.uk Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your mower, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Information ............................3 Warnings Symbols ............................3 General Safety ..............................5 Personal Safety ............................6 Operating and Maintenance Safety ......................11 In the Box ...............................12 Parts ................................12 Assembly ................................13 Step 1 - Bottom Handle Support Assembly .....................13 Step 2 - Top Handle Assembly ........................14 Step 3 - Grass Collector Assembly......................15 Step 4- Fitting / Removing the Grass Collector ..................16 Operating Instructions &... -
Page 3: Safety Information
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Warnings Symbols The following warning symbols appear throughout this assembly manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when assembly and operating the mower. Take extra care, beware of hazards. Read instruction manual. - Page 4 Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Warnings Symbols (continued) Wait until all moving parts have stopped completely before touching them. The blade may continue to rotate after the machine is switched off, a rotating blade can cause injury. Noise level specification Lwa in dB.
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Page 5: General Safety
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety Intended usage This lawn mower if designed for use in private gardens. The machine is to be used for its prescribed purpose only. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of misuse. -
Page 6: Personal Safety
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety Note! Only supply power to the equipment through circuit protected by an RCD with a maximum trip current of 30 mA. • Use only plugs or connectors approved for outdoor usage. - Page 7 Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety (continued) machine safely. Children must always be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the machine. • Always check the mower for signs of damage before each usage.
- Page 8 Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety (continued) • Never run the mower in enclosed or poorly ventilated rooms or if there are inflammable or explosive fluids, vapours or gases nearby. • Switch off the motor and disconnect the mains lead before clearing blockages in the grass ejection area and before you inspect it if the mower has struck a foreign body.
- Page 9 Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety (continued) • Make sure you keep your feet at a safe distance from the mower blade at all times! Do not stand near the grass ejection chute if the grass collector is not fitted. •...
- Page 10 Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety (continued) • If the lawn mower begins to vibrate abnormally, switch it off immediately, disconnect the plug immediately and check it carefully. Ensure that all the nuts, bolts and screws are tight and that the mower is in a safe condition for use.
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Page 11: Operating And Maintenance Safety
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Operating and Maintenance Safety CAUTION! Read all safety requirements and instructions. Any errors made in following the safety requirements and instruction may result in an electric shock, fire and serious injury. -
Page 12: In The Box
In the Box Parts Lock-off safety Top, curved handle Cutting height Carrying handle button section adjuster Housing Start / Stop switch Quick release levers Bottom handle Back wheels levers (4 x lever, bolt & supports washer) Front wheels Cable strain-relief Grass box handle device Grass box top... -
Page 13: Assembly
Assembly Step 1 - Bottom Handle Support Assembly • The bottom handle support is attached to the deck on either side using a bolt, washer and plastic quick release lever. If the handle is not pre-fitted in the box push the bolt (from the inside towards the outside) through the deck, handle, then washer, and fasten into the metal retainer in the plastic lever, in that order. -
Page 14: Step 2 - Top Handle Assembly
Assembly Step 2 - Top Handle Assembly • The top, curved handle section is assembled to the bottom handle supports using a bolt, washer and quick release lever on either side. Adjust the height to suite the operator as necessary by inserting the bolt into the required holes on the handle (2c). •... -
Page 15: Step 3 - Grass Collector Assembly
Assembly Step 3 - Grass Collector Assembly Customer Helpline 0345 077 8888... -
Page 16: Step 4- Fitting / Removing The Grass Collector
Assembly Step 3 - Grass Collector Assembly (continued) 3a. Insert the collector handle into the slots on the plastic top of the grass collector 3b. Clip the plastic retainers two sides of the cloth grass collector onto the metal frame Fully insert the rods of the metal frame into the slots on either side of the plastic base of the... -
Page 17: Operating Instructions & Tips
Operating Instructions & Tips Grass Full Indicator Your mower may be fitted with a grass full indicator. This is a small red flap on the top side of the grass collector. When this flap remains open as you work, it means that the grass collector is not full (air flowing freely through the grass collector). -
Page 18: Setting The Cutting Heights
Operating Instructions & Tips Setting the Cutting Heights Customer Helpline 0345 077 8888... - Page 19 Operating Instructions & Tips Setting the Cutting Heights (continued) IMPORTANT! Ensure the power cord is disconnected from the mains supply before adjusting the cutting height. To adjust the cutting height, gently pull the height adjustment lever towards you to disengage it from its existing position and move it to the desired cutting height position.
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Page 20: On/Off Operation
Operating Instructions & Tips ON/OFF Operation 1. Press on the lock-off safety button to unlock the on/off lever 2. Then operate the on/off lever to switch the mower on. Customer Helpline 0345 077 8888... -
Page 21: To Stop The Machine
Operating Instructions & Tips To Stop the Machine Release the on/off lever to stop the motor Always ensure the on/off switch is working correctly. Do not use if you suspect a fault. Ensure that the blade is not rotating and that the power supply is disconnected before examining the switch. -
Page 22: Mowing Advice
Operating Instructions & Tips Mowing Advice We recommend that you mow in overlapping lines. Only mow with sharp blades so that the blades of grass do not fray. This can cause grass to turn yellow. To achieve a good cut, guide the lawn mower in lines that are as straight as possible. -
Page 23: Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning & Maintenance WARNING: Always switch the product off, disconnect it from power supply and let the product cool down before performing inspection, maintenance and cleaning work! Cleaning • Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a soft brush or blow it with compressed air at low pressure after usage. -
Page 24: Carbon Brushes
Maintenance Blade Maintenance (continued) If the blade is blunt, it can be sharpened in a specialised workshop. If the blade is damaged or showing signs of imbalance, it must be replaced. IMPORTANT! Always switch the product off, disconnect it from power supply and let the product cool down before performing inspection, maintenance and cleaning work! Only replace the blade with a genuine replacement blade as this will ensure top performance and safety under all conditions. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting The following table provides solutions to common problems encountered with the mower. Fault Possible Cause Solution Mower does not start No power at mains socket Check the fuse, switch, socket, cable, wire and have any repairs carried out by a qualified electrician Defective on/off switch Repair by a qualified technician... -
Page 26: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Table Specification Value Voltage 220-240 V ~ 50 Hz Power input 1400W Motor speed 3500min Cutting width 34cm Cutting height adjustment 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70mm; 6 levels Volume of grass collector 35 liters Wheel size 140/170mm LpA sound pressure level 83 dB(A) K=3 dB(A)