Ozito LMP-301 User manual

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Cutting width: 300mm
Cutting height: 15 - 42mm
Type: 2
Features Height adjustable
Self sharpening blades
Quiet operation
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1. Wheels
2. Cutting adjustment bar nuts
3. Upper handle
4. Handle uprights
5. Blades
6. Rear roller
7. Lower handle
8. Height adjustment knobs
9. Blade guard
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SPECIFICATIONS - MODEL NO. LMP-301 (TYPE 2)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………
TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………..
INTRODUCTION………………………………………...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS………………………………..
ASSEMBLY ……………………………………………..
MAINTENANCE …………….…………………………..
CONTENTS ……………………………………………...
WARRANTY………………………………………………
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing an Ozito Push Reel Mower. We
aim to provide quality tools at an affordable price.
We hope you will enjoy using this tool for many years.
Your Push Reel Mower LMP-301 has been designed for
small to medium sized lawns and is intended for DIY
purposes only.
1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower.
2. Only use the mower in the manner and for the functions described here in.
3. Never operate the 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 mower only in daylight or good artificial light.
6. Avoid operating your 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. Never operate the mower with damaged guards or without guards in place.
15. Keep hands and feet away from the blade at all times and especially when the
mower is in use.
16. Do not put hands near the blades during operation.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLY
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Your Ozito Push Reel Mower comes partly assembled, only the handle
requires assembly.
To assemble the mower handles you will
require a flat-head screwdriver and a 10mm
spanner (of shifter). These tools are not
included with this product.
First select the lower handle and two
handle uprights. Fasten together using the
four screws and nuts as indicated.
Proceed to inserting the two handle
uprights into the upper handle.
Handle
upright
Lower
handle
Nut
Screw
Upper
handle
Handle
uprights

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Fasten handle uprights and upper handle
together using two screws and nuts
as shown.
Now the handle is fully assembled and
ready to be attached to the mower head.
To attach the handle to the mower head,
locate the two metal lugs found forward of
the cutting bar adjustment lock nuts. Insert
one of the large holes in the handle over
the lug, then repeat the same process on
the other side. It may be necessary to
squeeze the two lower handle arms
together to allow room for locating the
second arm over the remaining metal lug.
Screw
Upright
Nut
Upper handle
Metal lug
Lower
handle

ADJUSTMENTS
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Changing the Cutting Height
Changing the cutting height is quick, easy, and requires no tools. Simply loosen the
locking knobs on each side of the rear roller. This enables the roller assembly to slide
up or down to place the cutting bar at a different height level. Make sure the height is
the same on both sides. Re-tighten the locking knobs until the roller assembly is
secured in position.
Note: It is essential that the height is the same on both sides of the hand lawn mower.
Adjusting the Cutting Bar to the Blades
The cutting bar should be as close to the blades as possible, when the blades are
rotated manually they should make slight contact making a whispery sound (like
scissors opening and closing), ensure the bar does not stop the blades from rotating.
To raise or lower the bar loosen or tighten the
adjustment nuts (using a 10mm spanner, or
shifter) on the ends of the cutting bar (located
behind the reel blades, above the roller
as pictured).
Note: A small 1/16 of a turn is a
major adjustment.
To loosen the blades, or move them further
away from the cutting bar, loosen the cutting
bar adjustment nuts on each side equally by
turning them anti-clockwise.
To tighten the blades, or move them closer against the cutting bar, tighten both cutting
bar adjustment nuts equally turning them clockwise. If the mower is only cutting on
one side, the cutting bar may be out of alignment with the blade reel. Therefore,
tighten the side of the mower that is not cutting to bring it back into alignment.
If the mower is hard to push and the blades barely turn, the cutting bar may be over-
tightened against the blade reel.
If the blade reel spins freely and doesn't make contact against the cutting bar, or the
mower isn't cutting grass well, the cutting bar may be too loose against the blade reel.
Adjustment
nut

GRASS CATCHER
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It is possible to purchase a grass catcher for the Ozito Push Reel Mower. This
accessory can be purchased through your local Bunnings Warehouse. Accessory
model no. ACLMP-001.
1. While using the push reel mower always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers.
2. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, wire and debris; that could be
thrown by the blades.
3. Before using the mower and after any impact, check for signs of wear or
damage and repair as necessary.
4. Sharpen worn or damaged blades.
Walk at a Good, Steady Pace
With a push reel mower, the rotation of the wheels turn the blade reel. The mower
will tend to bind up and skid if it is moving at too slow a pace. The faster the
wheels are travelling, the faster the blade reel turns. Therefore, moving at a
comfortably quick walking pace will achieve the best results.
Overlapping Rows
When mowing a lawn, slightly overlap the row that has already been mowed. This
will make the force required to move the mower easier because less grass is being
mowed at one time. Overlapping rows will also ensure a neat cut by removing grass
that may have been missed on the previous row.
Don't let the Grass get too Tall
Push reel mowers are harder to push when the grass gets too tall, therefore it is
recommended to mow on a weekly basis.
Push Reel Mowers don't Mow Tall Weeds
The push reel mower will tend to roll over tall weeds without cutting them. This
includes tall weeds that are more than six inches, and things like dandelions and docs.
If the desired lawn to be mowed has a significant weed infestation, enquire at your
local Bunnings store how to rectify the problem, or as an alternative, rent a petrol
powered mower to gain control of the lawn. Push reel mowers are designed to cut
lawns in reasonable condition.
The Metal Guard protects your Garden
The metal guard does not only protect your hands and feet, but also the garden.
The push reel mower can be pushed right up to flowers and shrubs without
damaging them. This feature means the push reel mower can cut the edges of the
lawn where garden plants exist minimising any potential damage.
PREPARATION
HOW TO MOW

SHARPENING THE BLADE
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Before taking the time and effort to sharpen the blades, make sure that it needs
sharpening. Most of all issues can be solved by ensuring the blades are properly
adjusted (ADJUSTMENTS section).
1. Prop up the push reel mower so that the blade reel can be rotated by turning
the wheels.
2. Check the blades for nicks and burrs. If any damage is found, it usually can be
removed by holding a file flat against the blade and pushing away from the edge.
3. Examine the cutting bar. It should just meet the blades along their entire
length. (To make sure the cutting bar is located correctly, grasp a wheel and
turn it forward; you should hear a whispery sound as the blades pass the
cutting bar).
4. If the bar is out of alignment, adjust using the adjustment nuts on the ends of
the bar (ADJUSTMENTS section).
5. Using your fingers or a soft paintbrush, cover the blades with a thin, even coat
of automotive valve-grinding compound (available at automotive stores).
6. Grasp a wheel and turn it slowly backward so the grinding compound is
squeezed between the blades and the cutting bar, thereby sharpening both
cutting edges as they pass each other. Be sure that each blade touches the
bar as the wheel is rotated.
7. Make about a dozen turns, applying more grinding compound when necessary.
8. Examine the blade edges. If they look sharp, wash off all the valve compound
with soapy water and rinse thoroughly.
9. Test for sharpness. Insert a sheet of newspaper between the blades and the
cutting bar, and rotate the reel forward. When the blades cut the paper as
easily and as cleanly as a sharp pair of scissors would, the task is complete.
Note: After each use, hose the mower clean and wipe it dry. Wipe all the metal
parts with a thin film of WD-40 or mineral oil.
Warning! Sharpen blades only by hand. The heat generated by a power
grinder or an electric drill with a grinding wheel attached can destroy the
temper of the metal. Wear thick leather gloves when handling the blade
reel and cutter bar and make slow, precise movements to avoid cutting
or jamming your fingers.
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MAINTENANCE
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CONTENTS
OZITO INDUSTRIES PTY LTD
AUSTRALIA (Head Office)
1-23 Letcon Drive, Bangholme, Victoria, Australia 3175
Telephone:[phone]
Website: www.ozito.com.au
Email: [email protected]
1 x Mower LMP-301 (Type 2)
1 x Lower handle
1 x Upper handle
2 x Handle uprights
6 x Handle screws & nuts
1 x Handle screw & nut (spare set)
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.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the mower is in a safe working condition.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Be careful during adjustments of the hand lawn mower to prevent entrapment
of the fingers between moving blade and fixed parts of the machine.
CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT