McGREGOR MCR2433 User guide

McGregor 24V
Electric Rotary Mower
ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
7345696 (Model: MCR2433)
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 605 2063
Important - Please read these
instructions fully before starting assembly
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AFTER SALES SUPPORT
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Contents
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Safety Information.................................................................................................................................... 3
Warning Symbols ................................................................................................................................... 3
General Safety........................................................................................................................................ 5
Work Area Safety.................................................................................................................................... 6
Electrical Safety...................................................................................................................................... 6
Personal Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Isolator Key Safety ................................................................................................................................11
Battery Safety ........................................................................................................................................11
Charger Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Operating and Maintenance Safety ..................................................................................................... 14
Maintenance and Storage Safety ........................................................................................................ 17
Intended Purpose ................................................................................................................................. 17
In the Box ............................................................................................................................................... 18
Parts .................................................................................................................................................... 18
Assemble................................................................................................................................................. 19
Step 1 - Handle Assemble ................................................................................................................... 19
Step 2 - Grass Bag Assemble .............................................................................................................. 20
Step 3 - Fitting ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Prepare ................................................................................................................................................... 22
Check Battery Capacity........................................................................................................................ 22
Battery Charging................................................................................................................................... 22
Fitting the Battery ................................................................................................................................. 23
Setting the Cutting Heights................................................................................................................... 25
Operate ................................................................................................................................................... 26
Step 1 - On/Off Operation..................................................................................................................... 26
Step 2 - Grass Collection Bag Full Indicator ........................................................................................ 26
Step 3 - Indicator panel ........................................................................................................................ 27
Maintenance............................................................................................................................................ 28
Blade Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 28
Storing .................................................................................................................................................. 29
Technical Data ....................................................................................................................................... 30
Technical Date Table ............................................................................................................................ 30
Part List ................................................................................................................................................ 30
Recycling and disposal......................................................................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 32
General Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 32
Getting Help ........................................................................................................................................... 34
Customer Helpline ............................................................................................................................... 34
Guarantee ............................................................................................................................................ 34

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The following warning symbols appear throughout this
manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you
should take when assembling and operating the mower.
Take extra care, beware of hazards.
Do not use the machine in the rain or leave it outdoors
when it is raining.
Pay attention that bystanders are not injured by foreign
objects or debris thrown out from the machine.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine.
Sharp blade. Beware of injury to toes or ngers.
Disconnect from the mains supply before any maintenance
work.
Switch off and remove the isolator key before adjusting,
cleaning or before leaving the product unattended for any
period.
Warning! Beware of electric shocks.
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.
Warnings Symbols
Safety Information

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Read instruction handbook before operating this machine.
The charger is for indoor use only.
Double insulation.
Fuse.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with
household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
Batteries contain Li-ion.Do not dispose of waste batteries
as unsorted municipal waste.
Do not dispose of batteries in rivers or immerse in water.
Do not litter to re.
Do not subject the battery to direct sunlight or leave in
proximity of strong heat sources.
IMPORTANT! When using equipment, the following
safety precautions must be followed to avoid injuries and
damage.
Warnings Symbols (continued)
Safety Information
li-ion
T/3.15A

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Safety Information
• 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.
• Keep this manual in a safe place so that the information
is available at all times.
• If you give the equipment to any other person, give
them these operating instructions as well.
• Never allow children or others who are not familiar with
the operating instructions to use the lawn mower. Local
regulations may stipulate the minimum age of the user
of this type of machinery.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
• We accept no liability for damage or accidents which
result from non-compliance with these instructions.
General Safety

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• The plug must match the outlet. Never modify the
plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodied plugs and
matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces,
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body
is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord of charge. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
• Use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply.
Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock. The
maximum operating current of the RCD must be less
Electrical Safety
Safety Information
• Inspect the area where the machine is to be used and
remove all objects which can be thrown by the machine.
If objects are hidden while operating stop the motor and
remove them.
• Do not operate the machine in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of ammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Work Area Safety

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Personal Safety
Safety Information
• Always check the mower for signs of damage before
each usage.
• Always disconnect the isolator key from the electrical
supply before carrying out any inspection, servicing or
maintenance work.
• Ensure that all the guards are securely tted and in
good working order.
• Check the grass collector bag at regular intervals for
signs of wear and to ensure that it is always in perfect
working order.
• Before each use, inspect the mower to check the
cutting blade, fastening bolts and the entire cutting unit
for any signs of wear or damage. To prevent imbalance
or vibration, worn or damaged cutting blades and
fastening bolts must always be replaced in full.
• Damaged parts on the mower must be replaced by
Electrical Safety (continued)
than 30mA.
• The voltage indicated on the rating plate must
correspond to the voltage of the power source.
• Only use or replace power supply cables for this
unit which correspond to the types indicated by the
manufacturer. See the operating instructions for the
order no. and types.
• Never touch the mains plug with wet hands.
• Do not run over, crush or pull the power supply cable or
extension lead, otherwise it may be damaged. Protect
the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.

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Safety Information
Personal Safety (continued)
qualied personnel.
• Repair work on the electrical parts of the lawn mower
may only be carried out by a qualied electrician.
• Follow the instructions to t or remove the blade and
wear protective gloves.
• The user remains responsible for any injury to third
parties within the working area of the lawn mower whilst
the lawnmower is being used.
• Only work in good daylight or appropriate and adequate
articial light.
• Never use the mower when you are tired.
• Never run the mower in enclosed or poorly ventilated
rooms or if there are inammable or explosive uids,
vapours or gases nearby.
• Switch off the motor and disconnect the isolator key
before clearing blockages in the grass ejection area and
before you inspect it if the mower has struck a foreign
body.
• Check the site on which you intend to use the lawn
mower and remove all objects that may be caught
or thrown up by the mower. Foreign bodies must be
removed before you start mowing. Keep an eye of the
power cable and keep it away from the cutting blade at
all times.
• Never lift the lawn mower when you start the motor.
• Before you lift the lawn mower to transport it, switch off
the motor, disconnect the isolator key and wait until the
blade has come to a complete standstill.
• When you start the motor, the lawn mower should not

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Personal Safety (continued)
Safety Information
be tilted unless the grass is particularly long. In this
case only tilt it up as far as is really necessary and only
raise the side that is furthest away from the user.
• Never reach towards rotating parts with your hands or
feet. Always keep away from the discharge chute.
• Before you attach or empty the grass bag, switch off the
motor and wait until the blade has come to a complete
standstill.
• 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 bag is not tted.
• The safety distance from the moving blade produced by
the push handle must be maintained at all times.
• If you use the mower on a small incline, mow across the
slope (not in an up and down direction). Always be sure
of your footing on slopes.
• Be particularly careful when changing direction with the
mower whilst working on a slope.
• Do not use the lawn mower on gradients of over 15
degrees.
• 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.
• When the mower is running ensure that no person
or pet, particularly children and animals, is in the
immediate vicinity of the lawn mower. Ensure that
you keep everybody at least 10 meters away from the
mower when it is working.

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Personal Safety (continued)
Safety Information
• Switch off the motor and disconnect theisolator key if
the mower strikes a foreign body. Check the mower for
signs of damage and carry out all necessary repair work
before you start the mower again.
• If the lawn mower begins to vibrate abnormally, switch it
off immediately, disconnect the isolator key 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.
• Do not leave the mower out in the rain. The lawn must
not be wet or very damp.
• Be particularly careful when you change the direction of
the mower or pull it towards you. Avoid pulling it towards
you while the blade is moving.
• 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 actuate the starter switch in accordance with
the instructions. (See Operating Instructions)
• Do not switch the mower on and off frequently over a
short period of time, and in particular do not play with
the ON/OFF switch.
• Never lift or carry the mower whilst the motor is running.
• Switch off the motor and disconnect the isolator key
whenever you leave the lawn mower.
• Keep the lawn mower in a dry place which is
inaccessible to children at all times.