PowerBase 577138 User manual

34cm 1400W Rotary
Lawn Mower 577138
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your product,
ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call
the Customer Helpline on 0343 515 1905.
IMPORTANT!
Please read these
instructions fully before
starting assembly.
Instruction
Manual

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General Safety Warnings 3
Intended Use 11
Warning Symbols 12
In the Box 14
Assemble the Lawn Mower 16
Operation 19
Maintenance And Storage 23
Troubleshooting 26
Technical Data 27
Disposal 28
Getting Help 28
Warranty 28
Contents

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General Safety Warnings
General safety
General safety
Important - Please read these instructions
fully before starting assembly.
IMPORTANT!
When using this equipment, the following
safety
precautions must be followed to avoid
injuries and damage:
• 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 to the operator at
all times.
• If you give the equipment to any other
person, give them these operating
instructions as well. We accept no liability for
damage or accidents which result from
non-compliance of these instructions.
NOTE: Only supply power to the equipment
through a circuit protected by an RCD with a
maximum trip current of 30mA.
• Use only plugs or connectors approved for
outdoor use.

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• Extension cables must comply to H05VV-F
requirements as described in DIN 57 282/
VDE 0282 and must have a minimum
cross-section of 1.5mm2. The plug must
have an earth and any connection must
also be earthed and splashproof. Before
use, check the cables for signs of damage
and ageing. Never use the mower if the
cables are not in perfect condition (this also
applies to the supply cable on the mower).
If the cable is damaged whilst the mower
is working, disconnect the mains plug from
the power supply immediately and then
check the extent of the damage.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the mower.
Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
• 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 the 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.

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Personal safety
• Always check the mower for signs of
damage before each usage.
• Always disconnect the mains lead from the
electrical supply before carrying out any
inspection, servicing or maintenance work.
• Ensure that all the guards are securely fitted
and in good working order.
• Check the grass collection 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 qualified personnel. Use only
genuine spare parts.
• In areas where the mains supply is weak or
bearing a high load, this mower may cause
further voltage fluctuations as it starts. In
extreme cases, this can cause damage to
other equipment working from the same
supply. In this case, we recommend to
temporarily switch off any un-required
equipment or connect it to a different circuit.

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• Repair work on the electrical parts of the
lawn mower may only be carried out by a
qualified electrician.
• Follow the instructions to fit or remove the
blade and wear protective gloves.
• Only work in good daylight or appropriate
and adequate artificial light.
• Never use the mower when you are tired.
• Never run the mower in enclosed or
poorly-ventilated rooms or if there are
flammable or explosive fluids, vapours or
gases nearby.
• If the mower has struck a foreign object,
switch off the motor and disconnect the
mains lead before you inspect it or clear any
blockages in the grass ejection area.
• Always use the lawn mower with the grass
collection bag fitted correctly.
• 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 on the power
cable and keep it away from the cutting
blade at all times.
• Ensure that you do not push the mower
over areas that might damage or snare the
power cable.
• Never lift the lawn mower when you start
the motor.

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• Before you lift the lawn mower to transport
it, switch off the motor, disconnect the
mains lead and wait until the blade has
come to a complete standstill.
• When you start the motor, the lawn mower
should not 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 you.
• Never reach towards rotating parts with your
hands or feet. Always keep away from the
discharge chute.
• Before you attach or empty the grass
collection 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 collection bag is not fitted.
• 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.

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• For safety reasons, do not use the mower on
gradients exceeding 15°.
• 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.
• Never operate while people, especially
children or pets, are nearby. Ensure that you
keep everybody at least 10 metres away
from the mower when it is working.
• Switch off the motor and disconnect the
plug from the power supply 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 plug 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.
• Only push the mower at a normal
walking pace.
• 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.

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• 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 operate the starter switch in
accordance with the 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.
• Do not touch the cutting blade until the
machine has been disconnected from the
mains and the cutting blade has reached a
complete standstill.
• Never lift or carry the mower whilst the
motor is running.
• Switch off the motor and disconnect the
plug whenever you leave the lawn mower.
• Keep the lawn mower in a dry place which is
inaccessible to children at all times.
• Before you adjust or clean the mower, or
check whether the mains lead is kinked
or damaged, switch off the mower and
disconnect the plug from the power supply.

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Operating and maintenance safety
CAUTION!
Read all safety requirements and
instructions. Any errors made in following the
safety requirements and instructions may result
in an electric shock, fire or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions in
a safe place for future use.
• Do not use the lawn mower if the cords are
damaged or worn.
• Do not connect a damaged cord to the
mains supply or touch a damaged cord
before it is disconnected from the mains
supply. A damaged cord could allow parts to
become live and cause a risk
of electrocution.
• Do not attempt to touch the blades before
the machine is disconnected from the
supply and the blades have come to a
complete stop.
• Keep extension cords away from the blade.
The blade can cause damage to cords and
lead to contact with live parts.
• Disconnect from the mains supply
(i.e. remove the plug from the mains socket)
−
Whenever leaving the machine unattended.
− Before cleaning a blockage.
− After striking a foreign object.
− Whenever the machine starts
vibrating abnormally.

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Intended Use
• This electric lawn mower is intended for
mowing lawns in domestic and hobby gardens.
• This product is intended for private
domestic use only, not for any commercial
trade use.
It must not be used for any purposes
other than those described. Any use of the
machine that deviates from its intended use
and is not included in these instructions, is
considered unauthorised use and relieves
the manufacturer from his or her legal
liability. This includes the use of unapproved
accessories and replacement parts.
This tool is manufactured in accordance with
the relevant safety regulations. To avoid dan-
ger, electrical appliances must only be repaired
by qualified technicians. Call our after sales
support on 0343 515 1905 for advice.
Service

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Warning Symbols
The following warning symbols appear throughout
this manual and indicate the appropriate safety
measures you should take when operating and
maintaining the appliance.
Read the instruction handbook before
operating this machine.
Wear eye and ear protection (PPE).
Do not expose to rain.
Keep bystanders away.
Beware of sharp blades. Blades continue to
rotate after the motor is switched off. Remove
plug from mains before maintenance or if
cord is damaged.
Keep flexible cord away from cutting means.
Blade continues to rotate after the
machine is switched off. Wait until all
machine components have completely
stopped before touching them.

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Guaranteed sound power level data (96dB)
in accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC.
Class II equipment.
Recycle unwanted materials instead of
disposing of them as household waste.
All tools, hoses and packaging should be
sorted, taken to the local recycling centre
and disposed of in an environmentally
safe way.
Cutting width.
The product complies with the applicable
European directives and an evaluation
method of conformity for these directives
was done.
The product complies with the applicable
UK directives and an evaluation method
of conformity for these directives
was followed.
34CM

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In the Box
1
2
3
4
5a
5b
5
6
7
5
5a
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
8a
18
21
19 20
16
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Parts
1Switch lever 9b Slot* (x 2)
2Cable strain-relief 10 Cutting height adjuster
3Switch box housing 11 Rear wheel
4Upper handle bar 12 Front wheel
5Quick-release lever (x 4) 13 Motor housing
5a Washer (x 4) 14 Carrying handle
5b Bolt (x 2) 15 Cable guide
6Grass collection bag handle 16 Deflector guard
7Lower handle bar 17 Cable clip (x 2)
8Grass collection bag top 18 Safety button
8a Grass collection bag full
indicator 19 Blade
8b Frame* (x 2) 20 Nut
9Grass collection bag 21 Rear roller
9a Clamping sleeve* (x 2)
NOTE: Parts marked with * are not shown in this overview. Please refer
to the respective section in the instruction manual.

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Step 1 – Assembling handles
1. To fix the lower handle bar (7) into position, use washers (5a) and
tighten the quick-release levers (5) in a clockwise direction, then lock
them into position by folding the levers snug against the handle
support (Fig. 1). These levers should be folded in towards the bar using
moderate force to lock them in position. If they feel too tight when you
fold them, turn them anticlockwise to loosen them and then attempt
to fold them again. Do not use excessive force.
Adjust the lower handle to the desired operating position. There are
three possible positions .
2.The upper handle bar (4) is assembled to the lower handle bar (7) using
the bolts (5b), washers (5a), and quick-release levers (5) on either side
(Fig. 2). There are two possible positions. Select the position
appropriate for the height of the user.
Assembling the Lawn Mower
Ⅱ
Ⅰ
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
To tighten - turn clockwise or to loosen - turn anticlockwise, before
folding them.
7
5a
5
4
7
5
5a
5b

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Step 2 – Assembling the grass collection bag
Fig. 3
1. Insert the handle (6) into the slots on the the grass collection bag top
(8) (Fig. 4).
2.Fully insert the rods of the metal frame (8b) into the slots (9b) on
either side of the plastic base (Fig. 5).
3.Secure the cable against the handle frame with the supplied cable
clips (17) and cable guide (15) (Fig. 3).
Fig. 4 Fig. 5
17
15
8
6
8b
9b
Fig. 6
3.Ensure the side clamping sleeves (9a) are properly fixed onto the
frame (Fig. 6).
9a

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1. Lift the deflector guard (16).
2. Place the grass collection bag (9) on the mounting bracket provided at
the back of the lawn mower (Fig. 7).
3.Lower the deflector guard onto the grass collection bag. Always ensure
the deflector guard and the grass collection bag are fitted securely.
Step 3 – Attaching the grass collection bag
Fig. 7
9
16

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WARNING! Ensure the power cord is disconnected from the
mains supply before adjusting the cutting height.
A higher cutting height should generally be selected for the first cut of
the season. When cutting longer grass, cut the grass in 2 or more passes
by lowering the cutting height gradually at each pass. These techniques
will help to avoid over-stressing your grass.
To adjust the cutting height, gently pull the cutting height adjuster (10)
towards you to disengage it from its existing position and move it to the
desired cutting height position (Fig. 8). Ensure it clicks back firmly
into position.
Setting the cutting height
Operation
Fig. 8
Position Cutting Height
120mm
230mm
340mm
450mm
560mm
670mm
3.
2.
1.
10

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1. Hook the mains cable through the cable strain-relief (2) (Fig. 9).
2. Connect the mower to your power supply.
Connecting to the power supply
Switching on and off
WARNING: Before switching on, ensure that the mower is not in
contact with any foreign objects.
1. To switch on, press the safety button (18) on the handle, then activate
the switch lever (1) (Fig. 10). Release the safety button.
2. To switch off, release the switch lever.
WARNING! After switching off the equipment, the blade may
continue to turn for several seconds. Do not touch the moving blade.
There is a risk of serious injury.
Fig. 10
Fig. 9
CAUTION: Before you connect the equipment to the mains
supply, make sure that the data on the rating plate corresponds to your
mains supply.
Ⅰ
Ⅱ
2
1
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