Ozito ELM-300 User manual

Motor: 1000W
Input: 220-240V ~ 50Hz
No load speed: 3600/min
Cutting Diameter: 300mm
Cutting Heights: 20mm, 40mm, 60mm
Capacity of catcher: 28 Litre
Weight (tool only): 7.0kg
1. Start/stop lever
2. Upper handle
3. Handle securing set
4. Catcher flap
5. Lower handle
6. Wheels
7. Wheel hub
8. Lower handle securing point
9. Grass catcher
10. Cord clips
11. Lock-off button
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SPECIFICATIONS - MODEL NO. ELM-300
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS ………………………………………..
INTRODUCTION…………………………………………
ELECTRICAL SAFETY…………….………………………
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS…………………………
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR LAWN MOWERS….
ASSEMBLY………………………………………………..
OPERATION………………………………………………
MAINTENANCE…………….……………………………
SPARE PARTS …………….……………………………...
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ………………………….
PACK CONTENTS ………………………………………
WARRANTY………………………………………………
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INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on purchasing an Ozito Electric Mower.
We aim to provide quality tools at an affordable price.
We hope you will enjoy using this tool for many years.
Your Electric Mower ELM-300 has been designed for
small to medium size lawns and is intended for DIY
use only.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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/NZS 60335-1; 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 lawn mower 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.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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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 lawn mower 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 lawn mower only in daylight or good artificial light.
6. Avoid operating your lawn mower 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 lawn mower with damaged guards or without guards in place.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY (cont.)
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5. Keep lead away from lawn mower; 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.
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 1.0 mm2 extension cord with a maximum of 25
meters and the cord shall be not lighter than:
- If rubber insulated, ordinary tough rubber sheathed flexible cord (code
designation 60245 IEC 53);
- If polyvinyl chloride insulated, ordinary polyvinyl chloride sheathed flexible cord
(code designation 60227 IEC 53).
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GENERAL (cont.)
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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.
19. Do not tilt the lawn mower 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 lawn mower until you are sure that
the entire lawn mower is in a safe operating condition
- if the lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately.
Excessive vibration can cause injury.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR LAWN MOWERS
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!WARNING! If not used properly this lawn mower can be dangerous! This
lawn mower 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 lawn mower. The operator is responsible for following
the warning and safety and instructions in this manual and on the lawn mower.
Never use the mower unless the catcher or guards provided by the
manufacturer are in the correct position.
1) Training
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the appliance.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
appliance. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
• Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
• The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
2) Preparation
• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers.
• Do not operate the appliance when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the appliance is to be used and remove all
stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects.
•Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter
assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in
sets to preserve balance.
• On multi-bladed appliances, take care as rotating one blade can cause other
blades to rotate.
3) Operation
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Avoid operating the appliance in wet grass, where feasible.
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Walk, never run.
• For wheeled rotary mowers, mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
• Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the appliance towards you.
• Stop the blade(s) if the appliance has to be tilted for transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the appliance to and from the
area to be mowed.
• Never operate the appliance with defective guards or shields, or without safety
devices, for example deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR LAWN MOWERS (cont.)
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• Switch on the motor according to instructions and with feet well away from
the blade(s).
• Do not tilt the appliance when switching on the motor, except if the
appliance has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it 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.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. For rotary mowers,
keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Never pick up or carry an appliance while the motor is running.
• Pull the plug from the socket:
- whenever you leave the machine;
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;
- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the appliance for damage and make
repairs as necessary;
- if the appliance starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
4) Maintenance and storage
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the appliance is in safe
working condition.
• Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
•For cylinder mowers, be careful during adjustment of the appliance to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of
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Fitting the Wheels
1. Remove the body of the lawn mower from the
packaging and place on a flat surface (Fig. 1).
The cutting height of the mower is determined by screwing the wheels in at the
required height (Fig. 2).
2. To fit both back and front wheels to the mower rotate the black hubs within the
wheel clockwise into the mower housing at the required height position (1, 2 or 3)
(Fig. 2 & 3). All wheels
must be assembled at
the same height and
ensure all wheels are
tightly secured.
Note: Fit all four wheels at the same height so that the cutting blade runs parallel
to the lawn.
Fitting the Lower Handles to the Mover Body
1. Insert the lower handle (5) into the two holes in the lower handle securing point (8)
of the mower body. The screw holes in the lower handle (5) should face outwards.
2. Fit the screws (supplied) through the hole above the
rear wheel, align with the hole in the lower handle (5)
and secure into place using a Phillips head
screwdriver (Fig. 4). Repeat for the hole on the
opposite side of the mower.
ASSEMBLY
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Fitting the Upper Handle to the Lower Handles
1. When you fit the upper handle (2) onto the lower
handle you can decide the height of the handle
by selecting the appropriate fastening hole on the
lower handle (5). Align the upper handle (2) using
either the lower position or higher position (Fig. 5).
2. Place the upper handle (2) over the upper ends
of the lower handles. Fit the bolts through the
inner side of the lower handle (5) and then
through the holes in the upper handle (2). Secure
in place by screwing the handle securing knobs
over the protruding ends of the bolts (Fig. 6).
Securing the Power Cord to the Handle (Fig. 7)
1. Secure the power cord running from the switch
housing to the body of the mower by using the
two cord clips (10) (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 cord clip
(10) to the lower end of the upper handle (2).
Assembling the Grass Catcher
1. Assemble the two halves of the grass catcher (9)
together. The two halves are identical. Align the
two halves and push each individual plastic lug
into its opposite location. Ensure that all the
plastic lugs engage correctly together around the
entire middle section (Fig. 8).
2. Assemble the grass catcher handle onto the opening on the top of the grass
catcher (9). The handle will click into position when aligned and fitted correctly.
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ASSEMBLY (cont.)
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Higher position
Lower position