Ozito Ecomow ECO-320 User manual

Ecomow
Electric Mower
1100 Watt
Operation Manual
2 Year Replacement Warranty
ECO-320 - Type 1
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Motor Size: 1100W
Input: 230V ~ 50Hz
No Load Speed: 3000 /min
Cutting Diameter: 320mm
Cutting Heights: 31mm, 47mm, 63mm
Type: 1
Features: Height Adjustable
Safety Lock off Switch
Induction Motor
Large Rear Catcher
1. Start/stop lever
2. Upper handle
3. Handle securing knob
4. Catcher flap
5. Lower handle
6. Wheels
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7. Wheel hub
8. Lower handle securing point
9. Grass catcher
10. Cord clips
11. Cord retainer
12. Lock-off button
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SPECIFICATIONS - MODEL NO. ECO-320

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS - MODEL NO. ECO-320……………
TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………...
INTRODUCTION…………………………………………
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS………………………………..
ASSEMBLY ………………………………………………..
FITTING WHEELS………………………………………...
FITTING LOWER HANDLES……………………………
FITTING AND USING CORD RETAINER………………
FITTING UPPER HANDLE……………………………….
GRASS CATCHER………………………………………..
HOW TO MOW…………………………………………..
ON / OFF SWITCH……………………………………….
ADJUSTING CUTTING HEIGHT……………………….
REMOVING AND FITTING THE BLADE………………
MAINTENANCE …………….……………………………
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS…….….….….….……….
CONTENTS ………………………………………………
WARRANTY……………………………………………….
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INTRODUCTION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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Congratulations on purchasing an Ozito Lawnmower.
We aim to provide quality tools at an affordable price.
We hope you will enjoy using this tool for many years.
Your Ozito Ecomow Electric Mower ECO-320 has been
designed for small to medium sized lawns and is for
DIY purposes only.
Warning! When using mains-powered tools, basic safety precautions including
the following should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock,
personal injury and material damage.
Read the whole manual carefully and make sure you know how to switch the tool
off, in an emergency, before operating the tool.
Save these instructions and other documents supplied with this machine for
future reference.
The electric motor has been designed for one voltage only. Always check that the
power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
This tool is double insulated in accordance with AS/NZS3100; therefore no
earth wire is required. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by an electrician or a power tool repairer in order to avoid a hazard.
1. Before use, examine cord for damage; replace it if there are signs of damage
or ageing.
2. Do not use the lawnmower if the electric cables are damaged or worn.
3. Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply if the cord is cut,
or the insulation is damaged. Do not touch the electric cord until the electricity
supply has been disconnected. Do not repair a cut or damaged cord; replace
it with a new one.
4. Your extension lead must be unwound, coiled leads can overheat and reduce
the efficiency of your mower.
5. Keep lead away from lawnmower; always work away from the power point
mowing up and down never in circles.
6. Do not pull lead around sharp objects.
7. Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting any plug, cord or
extension lead.

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1. This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirmed persons unless
they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they
can use the appliance safely.
2. Only use the lawn mower in the manner and for the functions described in
these instructions.
3. Never operate the lawnmower when you are tired, ill or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medicine.
4. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
5. Use the lawnmower only in daylight or good artificial light.
6. Avoid operating your lawnmower in wet grass, where feasible.
7. Take care in wet grass, you may loose your footing.
8. On slopes be extra careful of your footing and wear non-slip footwear.
9. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
10. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Walk never run.
11. Mowing on banks and slopes can be dangerous. Do not mow on banks or
steep slopes.
12. Do not walk backwards when mowing, you could trip.
13. Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you.
14. Switch off before pushing the mower over surfaces other than grass.
15. Never operate the lawnmower with damaged guards or without guards in place.
16. Keep hands and feet away from the blade at all times and especially when
switching on the motor.
17. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
18. No one is to operate this appliance without reading and understanding these
operating instructions.
GENERAL
ELECTRICAL SAFETY (cont.)
8. Never carry the product by the cord.
9. Never pull on the cord to disconnect any of the plugs.
10. Use only AC mains supply voltage shown on the product rating label.
11. It is recommended that the appliance should by supplied via a residual current
device (RCD) with a tripping current of not more than 30 mA.
12. Use at least a 10 Amp rated extension cord with a maximum length of 25 meters.

IF not used properly this lawnmower can be dangerous! This lawnmower
can cause serious injury to the operator and others, the warnings and
safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and
efficiency in using this lawnmower. The operator is responsible for
following the warning and safety and instructions in this manual and
on the lawnmower. Never use the mower unless the catcher or guards
provided by the manufacturer are in the correct position.
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GENERAL (cont.)
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR LAWN MOWERS
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19. Do not tilt the lawnmower when the motor is running, except when starting or
stopping. In this case, do not tilt more than absolutely necessary and lift only
the part which is away from the operator. Always ensure that both hands are in
the operating position before returning the appliance to the ground.
20. Do not put hands near the grass discharge chute.
21. Never pick up or carry a mower when it is operating or still connected to the
mains supply.
22. Remove the plug from the mains:
- before leaving the mower unattended for any period
- before clearing a blockage
- before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance
- if you hit an object. Do not use your lawnmower until you are sure that
the entire lawnmower is in a safe operating condition
- if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately.
Excessive vibration can cause injury.
Explanation of Symbols on the Ecomow Electric Mower - ECO-320
Warning
Read the user instructions carefully to make sure you understand all
the controls and what they do.
Always keep the lawnmower on the ground when mowing.
Tilting or lifting the lawnmower may cause stones to be thrown out.
Keep bystanders away. Do not mow whilst people especially
children or pets are in the mowing area.
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Switch Off! Remove plug from mains before adjusting, cleaning or if
cable is entangled or damaged. Keep the cable away from the blade.
Beware of severing toes or hands. Do not put hands or feet near
a rotating blade.
Blade continues to rotate after the machine is switched off. Wait until
all machine components have completely stopped before touching them.
Do not mow in the rain or leave the lawnmower outdoors while raining.
Fitting the wheels
1. Remove the body of the lawn mower from the
packaging and place on a flat surface.
2. Slide all four wheels over the axle pins on each
corner of the mower body.
3. Slide split pins (supplied) through each hole in the
four axle pins which are protruding through the
wheels.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR LAWN MOWERS (cont.)
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ASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLY (cont.)
4. Bend the two ends of each split pin backwards
around the axle pin to secure the wheels to the
mower body.
5. Insert the caps over the wheels and push them
in. This may require a little bit of force. They
are properly assembled to the wheels when
they click into place.
Fitting the lower handles to the mower body
1. Insert the lower handles into the two holes in
the base of the mower body. The screw holes
in the lower handle bars should face outwards.
2. Fit the screw and washer (supplied) through
the hole above the rear wheel, align with the
hole in the metal lower handle and then
secure into place using a phillips head
screwdriver. Repeat the same to the hole in
the opposite rear side of the mower.

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Fitting and using the cord retainer
•To fit the cord retainer, slide it over the upper handle end
(on the switch side) before fixing the upper handle to the
lower handles.
•The cord retainer prevents the extension lead from being
disconnected during use. Fit the extension lead (socket
end of lead) through the loop and secure over the hook
as shown in the diagram. Once fitted, connect the lawn
mower power plug into the extension lead socket.
Fitting the upper handle to the lower handles
•Place the upper handles over the upper ends of
the lower handles. Fit the bolts through the inner
side of the lower handles and then through the
holes in the upper handles. Secure in place by
screwing the handle securing knobs over the
protruding ends of the bolts.
Securing the power cord to the handle
•Secure the power cord running from the switch
housing to the body of the mower by using the
two securing clips (supplied). Fit one closer to the
mower body end of the handle, ensure a little
slack is left between the clip and where the cord
enters the mower housing. Fit the other clip to
the upper end of the lower handle.
Assembling the grass catcher
•To assemble the grass catcher align the two halves
and push them together. Ensure the two halves clip
together around the whole middle section.
ASSEMBLY (cont.)

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ASSEMBLY (cont.)
Fitting and removing the grass catcher
•To fit the grass catcher lift up the rear flap.
•Clear out any grass that may be in the grass
chute. Whenever clearing out grass from the
grass chute, the mower must first be turned off
and disconnected from the power supply.
•Guide the two holes on the top of the catcher
over the two raised clips on the mower housing.
•Lower the rest of the catcher and allow it to sit in place. Lower the catcher flap.
•To empty the grass catcher, lift the flap then lift the catcher off the two raised
housings clips.
Warning! When assembling the catcher back to the mower after emptying,
always ensure there is no build up of grass in the grass chute. If needing to clear
the grass, always ensure the mower is disconnected from the power supply prior
to clearing. A build up of grass in the grass chute may prevent grass from moving
into the grass catcher effectively.
1. While using your lawn mower always wear substantial footwear and long trousers.
2. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, wire and debris; they could
be thrown by the blade.
3. Before using the lawn mower and after any impact, check for signs of wear
or damage and repair as necessary.
4. Replace a worn or damaged blade together with the blade bolt to preserve balance.
PREPARATION

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HOW TO MOW
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On/Off Switch
To prevent accidental start up of the motor the mower is designed with a dual action switch.
To start, press the button and pull the lever. The motor automatically stops upon the
releasing the lever.
Warning! The blade will coast after the switch has been released. Be aware of the
necessary time it takes for the blade to stop coasting. Do not try to stop the blade
from coasting, allow it to stop by itself.
1. For the best results, mow the outside edge of the lawn in a clockwise direction first.
2. Then start mowing the edge of the lawn nearest to the power point so the lead is
laid out on the lawn you have already cut.
3. For best grass collection, always mow in a straight line; do not swing the
lawnmower from side to side.
Do Not Overload Your Mower
Mowing long thick grass may cause the motor speed to drop; you will hear a change
in the motor sound. If the motor speed drops you may overload your lawnmower,
which may cause damage. When mowing in long thick grass a first cut with the cutting
height set in the highest position, this will help reduce the load.
ALWAYS HANDLE THE BLADE WITH CARE – SHARP EDGES COULD CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY. USE GLOVES.
To obtain the desired cutting height, the front and rear axles are repositioned on the
underside of the mower housing
Warning! Disconnect the mower from the power supply and ensure the
blade has stopped coasting before adjusting the height.
To adjust the front wheel cutting
height position (Fig. a)
1. Turn the mower upside down.
2. Pull the wheel axle towards the
front of the mower.
3. Locate the wheel axle into the desired
cutting height adjustment position.
Note: Make sure that both front right and
left wheel are located in the same cutting
height adjustment position.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
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Fig. a

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (cont.)
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To adjust the rear wheel cutting height
position (Fig. b)
1. Turn the mower on its side.
2. Pull the rear wheel axle towards the
mower's catcher flap.
3. Locate the wheel axle into the desire
cutting height adjustment position.
Note: Make sure that both rear right and
left wheel are located in the same cutting
height adjustment position.
Cutting height positions (Fig. c)
1. 31 mm
(lowest cutting height position)
2. 47 mm
3. 63 mm
(Highest cutting height position)
Note: Disconnect the mower from the power supply and ensure that the
blade has stopped coasting before removing and fitting the blade.
Removing the Blade
1. To remove the blade bolt, hold the fan firmly and with a spanner loosen the
blade bolt by turning it anti-clockwise.
2. Remove the blade bolt, and blade.
3. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
Renew your metal blade after 50 hours mowing or 2 years whichever is the
sooner – regardless of condition. If the blade is cracked or damaged replace
it with a new one. Never use a blade bolt if the insulated head is damaged
cracked or missing.
Fitting the Blade
1. Fit the blade to the fan with the tilt edges of the blade facing towards the
mower, ensuring the blade is located onto the fan location points correctly.
2. Re-assemble blade bolt through blade and fan.
3. Hold the fan firmly and tighten blade bolt with a spanner.
Do not over tighten.
Fig. b
Fig. c

MAINTENANCE
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the lawnmower is in a safe
working condition.
2. Check the catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.
3. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
4. Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt, and impeller specified for this product.
5. Be careful during adjustments of the lawnmower to prevent entrapment
of the fingers between moving blade and fixed parts of the machine.
6. Oil the wheel pins.
7. Store the lawnmower in a dry place.
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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS
VVolts Hz Hertz
~Alternating current WWatts
/min Revolutions or
reciprocation per minute
Double insulated
n o No load speed
Warning
Read the user instructions carefully to make sure you understand all the controls
and what they do.
Always keep the lawnmower on the ground when mowing.
Tilting or lifting the lawnmower may cause stones to be thrown out.
Keep bystanders away. Do not mow whilst people especially children or pets are
in the mowing area.
Switch Off! Remove plug from mains before adjusting, cleaning or if cable is
entangled or damaged. Keep the cable away from the blade.
Beware of servering toes or hands. Do not put hands or feet near
a rotating blade.
Blade continues to rotate after the machine is switched off. Wait until all machine
components have completely stopped before touching them.
Do not mow in the rain or leave the lawnmower outdoors while raining.
Regulator compliance mark

CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
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AUSTRALIA (Head Office)
1 - 23 Letcon Drive, Bangholme, Victoria, Australia 3175
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Website: www.ozito.com.au
Email: [email protected]
1 x Lawnmower ECO-320
2 x Lower handles
1 x Upper handle
4 x Wheels
1 x Spanner
2 x Cable clips
2 x Handle bolts & knobs
1 x Cord retainer
4 x Wheel caps
2 x Screws (handle securing)
2 x Washers (handle securing)
4 x Split pins
2 x Catcher halves
1 x Operation Manual
Power tools that are no longer usable should not be
disposed of with household waste but in an environmentally
friendly way. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with
your local council authority for recycling advice.
Recycling packaging reduces the need for landfill and raw
materials. Reuse of recycled material decreases pollution in the
environment. Please recycle packaging where facilities exist.
Check with your local council authority for recycling advice.
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WARRANTY
THIS WARRANTY FORM AND CONFIRMED BUNNINGS REGISTER RECEIPT SHOULD
BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES
The warranty is only made available by returning the product to your nearest
Bunnings Warehouse with a confirmed Bunnings register receipt.
PURCHASED FROM:________________________________________________
DATE PURCHASED: ________________________________________________
2 YEAR REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
Your Ozito tool is guaranteed for a period of 24 months from the ORIGINAL date of
purchase under the following conditions: Professional, industrial or high frequency
use will VOID this warranty.
WARNING
The following actions will result in the warranty being void.
•If the tool has been operated on a supply voltage other than that specified on
the unit.
•If the tool shows signs of damage or defects caused by or resulting from abuse
accidents or alterations.
• If the tool has been disassembled or tampered with in any way.
Note: Warranty excludes consumable parts such as brushes, batteries, sanding
pads, blades, discs, drill bits, blade bolt spanners and cord clips.
YOUR WARRANTY FORM SHOULD BE RETAINED
BY YOU AT ALL TIMES.
SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO
RETURNING YOUR PRODUCT FOR WARRANTY OR
REPAIR PLEASE TELEPHONE OUR CUSTOMER
SERVICE HELPLINE:
Australia 1800 069 486
New Zealand 0508 069 486
TO ENSURE A SPEEDY RESPONSE PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AVAILABLE. AN OZITO CUSTOMER SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE WILL TAKE YOUR CALL AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS
YOU MAY HAVE RELATING TO THE WARRANTY POLICY OR PROCEDURE.