Morrison 555264 User manual

Owner’s
Manual
Important
Please read this Owner’s
Manual and the Express
Warranty before using this
product. The Warranty does
not cover damage due to
misuse or failure to follow
the operating and installa-
tion instructions.
Keep the instructions in
a safe place for future
use.
555264
Electric Mower
380mm
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Carefully read owner's
manual before handling
the machine.
Observe instructions and
safety rules when operat-
ing.
Shut off engine and
remove power cord before
untangling the power cord
and when performing
cleaning, maintenance or
repair work.
Wear eye
protection.
Protect
against
moisture.
Keep your
hands out of
the immedi-
ate vicinity
of rotating
parts.
Keep your
hands and
feet away
from sharp
parts.
Danger – objects may be
thrown out at high speed
when motor is running.
Keep people, pets and
domestic animals out of
the danger
Do not operate this machine before it has been
assembled correctly and you have read and
understood these instructions.
Keep the instructions in a safe place for future use.
Keep the
lead away
from sharp
parts.
Keep the
lead out of
the path of
the
appliance.
Symbols on the Machine
Contents
Symbols on the machine 2
Symbols in this Owner’s Manual 3
Safety warning 3
Safe working 3
Proper usage 4
Maintenance 4
Before Start-up 4
General Arrangement 5
Assembly 5
Operation 6
Using the mower 6
Servicing the blade 7
Care and maintenance 7
Possible problems 8
Specifications 8
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Threatened hazard or hazardous situation.
Not observing this instruction can lead to
injuries or cause damage to property.
Important information on proper handling.
Not observing this instruction can lead to faults
in the machine.
User information. This information helps you to
use all the functions correctly.
Symbols in this Owner’s Manual
Safety warning
Even though this machine has been designed to be
safe in use, it is essential to follow the Safe Working
instructions carefully to avoid accidents to persons or
property. Particular hazards are the use of incorrect
electrical connections or touching exposed electrical
components.
Safe Working
Read and keep to the following advice in order to
protect yourself and others from possible injury.
• Pass the safety instructions on to all persons who
work with the machine.
• Keep these safety instructions in a safe place.
•Make yourself familiar with the equipment before using it,
by reading and understanding the operating instructions.
•Do not use the machine for unsuitable purposes
•Ensure that you have secure footing and maintain your bal-
ance at all times.
•Pay attention at all times. Take care with what you are
doing, and approach the work sensibly. Do not use the
machine:
– when you are tired.
– under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications
that may impair your powers of judgement.
•When working with the machine, always wear…
– protective goggles or face mask
– safety gloves
– hearing protection
– slip-proof shoes
– long trousers
•Wear suitable work clothing:
– do not wear any loose-fitting clothing since these may
be caught or trapped by moving parts.
•Children and people who have not read the operating man-
ual must not operate the machine.
•Keep children and pets away from the machine.
•Never operate the machine if other persons are in the
immediate vicinity.
•The user is responsible for accidents to other people or
their property.
•Do not overload the machine! This appliance operates bet-
ter and safer in the given performance range.
•Only operate the machine when it is fully assembled and do
not alter anything on the machine that could impair safety.
•This appliance is not intended for use by young children or
infirm persons unless they can use the appliance safely.
Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not
play with the appliance.
•Faulty or damaged parts must be replaced immediately.
•Do not spray machine with water (this is hazardous due to
live components).
•Do not leave the machine standing in the rain or use when
raining.
•Store the unused machine in a dry locked place away from
the reach of children.
•Switch the machine off and remove the mains plug from the
socket when…
– removing entanglements.
– carrying out servicing, repairs, or fault finding.
– checking the leads to see whether these are caught up
or damaged.
– transporting.
– leaving unattended. (even during short interruptions)
•Check the machine for possible damage if unusual noises
and vibrations are noticed.
– Before continuing to use the machine, the
protective devices must be inspected to
ensure that they work perfectly and with
their intended function.
– Check whether the parts are damaged. All
parts must be correctly installed and fulfil
all conditions to ensure perfect operation.
– Damaged parts must be properly repaired
or exchanged by a recognised, specialist workshop.
– Damaged or illegible safety warning labels should be
replaced immediately.
Electrical safety
•To avoid the risk of electric shock from the power cable, we
strongly advise that the cable be plugged into a socket
which has RCD protection.
•Long power cables will cause a drop in voltage, impairing
the performance of the machine.
•Cables up to 25m long can have 1.5mm2conductors, while
cables longer than 25m must have 2.5mm2conductors.
•Ensure that the plug pins on the cable and the machine are
not bent, and that the weight of the cable will not pull the
socket apart.
•Do not separate the plug and socket by pulling on the
cables.
•Check the condition of the power cable by regularly for
insulation damage, replacing if necessary.
Important!
If the moulded 3 pin plug attached to this unit is damaged and
needs replacing, it is important that it is correctly destroyed
and replaced by an approved BS 1363/13A fused plug and
that the following wiring instructions are followed.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Blue neutral
Brown live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this unit may
not correspond to the coloured markings identifying the termi-
nals in your plug, proceed as follows:
•The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
•The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
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Before Start-up
•Check that the machine is completely and correctly assem-
bled.
•Before using the mower, make sure each time that…
– the power supply cable is not damaged, no tears,
cuts, etc.
– the machine is not damaged.
– all screws are tight.
Mains connection
•Compare the voltage given on the machine model plate e.g.
230 V with the mains voltage and connect the machine to
the relevant and properly earthed plug.
•Only use connection cables with sufficient diameters.
•Do not use any defective connection cables.
•Connect the machine via a 30 mA fault current safety
switch.
•Use a socket with RCD protection.
Fuse protection: 10 A
Proper Usage
Training
1. Read the operating and maintenance manuals carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment. Know how to stop the mower and disengage the
controls quickly in an emergency.
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other
foreign objects before mowing, they could be thrown by the
blade.
2. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers. It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection.
3. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light, and always
keep children away from the mowing area.
4. Never operate the equipment in wet grass. Always be sure
of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk;
never run. Never walk backwards while cutting grass.
Operation
1. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Do not mow excessively steep slopes, over 30°.
2. Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine.
3. Start the motor carefully with feet well away from the
blades.
4. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Always keep clear of the blade.
5. Stop the mower when crossing gravel drives, walks or
other areas where stones may pitch up.
6. Don't mow over heavy or solid objects as striking them with
the blade can cause serious damage to the motor and will
void your warranty.
7. After striking a foreign object, stop the motor, unplug the
mains lead from the power supply and thoroughly inspect the
mower for any damage, and repair the damage, or take it to a
specialist before restarting and operating the mower.
8. If the mower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop and
check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.
9. Stop the motor whenever you leave the mower, even for a
moment, before cleaning the mower housing, and when mak-
ing any repairs or inspections.
10. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain the
blade and all moving parts have stopped and that the motor
has had time to cool. Disconnect the electric lead from the
mains to prevent accidental starting.
11. Do not run the motor indoors.
12. Shut the motor off and wait until the blade comes to a
complete stop before un-clogging obstructions.
13. Never operate the mower without proper guards, deflec-
tors provided by the manufacturer, or other safety devices in
place.
14. Never pick up or carry a mower when it is operating.
15. Never carry the mower by the cord.
16. Never operate the appliance in the rain.
Maintenance
1. Before using, check the blade(s) and blade bolt(s) for wear
and damage. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in
sets to preserve the balance. DAMAGED BLADES AND
WORN BOLTS ARE MAJOR HAZARDS.
2. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the mower
is in safe working condition.
3. Allow the motor to cool before storing in any enclosure.
4. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass and
leaves.
Storing your Mower
The handle can be folded to minimise space requirements.
FOLDING THE HANDLE. Unlock the handle clamps in the
middle of the handle and fold the top section over the motor.
Check that the electrical cables are not being strained
while folding and unfolding the handle. Permanent
kinks will cause damage to the cables.
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General Arrangement
Assembly
Mounting the handle (Figures B—D)
•Fit the clamp (6) on the handle (3) as shown.
•Mount the support (7) to the handle as shown. Securely
tighten the knobs (8) to the bolts (9).
1
2
3
4
5
Your lawnmower has been
designed for mowing grass.
1 On/off switch
2 Lock-off button
3 Handle
4 Grass collector
5 Wheels
3
6
8
9
7
•Insert the ends (10) into the corresponding holes (11) in the
appliance.
•Fit the handle using the screws (12). Clamping the cable
cord (fig. E)
•Fit the cable cord (13) to the handle (3) using the clips (14).
10
12
12
11
10
14
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Figure A
Figure B Figure C
Figure D Figure E
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