Electric Hover Mower 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 installation instructions Keep the instructions in a safe place for future reference. 554053 www.4morrison.com
Do not operate this machine before it has been assembled correctly and you have read and understood these instructions. Symbols on the Machine Keep the instructions in a safe place for future use. 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 Carton contents 5 Assembly 5 Adjusting the handle 6 Operation 6 Using the mower 6 Servicing the blade and fan 7 Adjusting the cutting height 7 Service recommendations 7 Care and maintenance 7 Possible problems 8 Specifications 8 STOP Carefully read owner's manual before handling the machine. Observe instructions and safety rules when operating. Danger objects may be thrown out at high speed when motor is running. Keep people, pets and domestic animals out of the danger Blade continues to rotate after the machine is switched off. Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before touching them. Shut off engine and remove power cord before untangling the power cord and when performing cleaning, maintenance or repair work. KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR Wear eye protection. protect against moisture. Beware of severing toes or hands. Do not put hands or feet near a rotating blade. 2
Symbols in this Owner's Manual Threatened hazard or hazardous situation. Not observing this instruction can lead to injuries or cause damage to property. Threatened hazard or hazardous situation. Not observing this instruction can lead to injuries or cause damage to property. User information. This information helps you to use all the functions correctly. 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 balance 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 manual 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! 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. 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 safety protection. Long power cables will cause a drop in voltage, impairing the performance of the machine. Cables up to 25m long can have 1.5mm2 conductors, while cables longer than 25m must have 2.5mm2 conductors. Ensure that the plug pins on the cable and the machine are not bent, and that the weight of the cable will not pull thesocket apart. Do not separate the plug and socket by pulling on the cables. Check the condition of the power cable regularly for insulation damage, replacing if necessary. * RCD is a Residual Current Device purchased from any hardware outlet. 3
Proper Usage Training 1. Read the operating and maintenance sections 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 and cause injury or damage. 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. 2. Do not mow excessively steep slopes, over 30 degrees. 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's outer housing. 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, deflectors 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. 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. Before Start-up Check that the machine is completely and correctly assembled. 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 a 20 meter maximum length connection cable with sufficient core diameters (1.5mm minimum). Do not use any defective connection cables. Connect the machine via a 30 ma fault current safety switch. Use a socket with RCD safety protection. Household Fuse protection: 10A Maintenance 1. Before using, check the blade(s) and blade bolt for wear and damage. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolt 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 4
Carton Contents CONTENTS 1. Upper handle 2. Cable Clips x3 3. Nuts x2 4. Plastic Handle Knobs x2 5. Washers x2 6. Bolts x2 7. Screws (4.2 x32) x2 8. Lower Handle 9. Fixing Pegs x2 10. Lock-off Button 11. Mower Housing Plastic Bag (not shown) Containing... Instruction Manual Spanner (hex) x1 Cable hook x1 5 4 10 1 Left Handed Version Shown 6 2 8 11 9 Figure 1 Assembly 1x Cross Head screwdriver required (not supplied) Fitting the Lower Handles to Your Lawnmower. 1. Place the end of the lower handle into the slots, (Figure 2). 2. Secure lower handles to hood by firmly pushing fixing peg through holes in hood and handle. 3. Insert 1 x Self Tapping Screw (4.2x32) into the Lower Handle Pins 4. Repeat on the other side. Fitting Upper Handles to Lower Handles. 1. Ensure the upper handle is located correctly with the lockoff button on the switchbox uppermost on the right hand side. 2. Slide cable hook onto right hand side of the handle. 3. Ensure the upper handle and the lower handle are aligned correctly. 4. Insert the nut into the handle knob (Figure 3). 5. Fit the bolts, washers and handle knobs. 6. Fit the cable to the handles with the clips provided. Make sure the cable is not trapped between the upper and lower handles. Note: Should a problem occur when securing handle to housing with the fixing peg, carefully lever fixing pin out of location and repeat steps 1 to 3 above. Lower handle (8) (3) Nut (4) Handle knob (5) Washer Figure 3 Bolt (6) Figure 2 Screw (7) Fixing peg (9) Slot Fixing the power cord to the lower handle. Use the clip provided, (Figure 3a) to secure the power cord the lower handle located as noted in Figure 1, item 2. Figure 3a 5
Adjusting the handle Warning! Stop the lawnmower and wait until the blade has stopped rotating before adjusting the handle. The handle has been designed to be the correct angle for mowing. Prior to mowing, swing the handle to the rear to the operating position. Handle in the forward position To move the handle to the forward position squeeze both the lower handle legs together. These will then sit on the inside of the mount. Important! Do not use the start/stop lever intermittently. To Stop your Lawnmower 1. To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to clear any residual grass in the housing, tilt your lawnmower slightly. 2. Release the pressure on the Start/Stop lever. Using the mower 1. Start mowing the edge of the lawn nearest to the power point so the cable is laid out on the lawn you have already cut, (Figure 8) Handle in the down position Follow procedure described in TO ADJUST THE HANDLE above, and move handle downward until it stops. NOTE: The handle does not rest flat on the ground. Handle in the operating position Adjustment is not required to move the handle to the operating position Simply pull over from the forward position or lift up from the down position until the handle is in the most comfortable operating position. Figure 8 2. Cut your grass more frequently during the fast growth periods. Leave sufficient grass length after the cut for the clippings to fall amongst. Ideally one-third of the grass should be cut leaving two-thirds standing. To Start your Lawnmower Operation 1. Connect female extension cable connector to the three pin plug on the mower. 2. Form a loop in mains cable and push the loop through the slot A as illustrated, (Figure 6A.) To secure, position loop over the hook B as illustrated, (Figure 6B), and pull the cable back through the slot C. 3. Connect plug to mains and switch on. 4. To prevent a ring being cut in your lawn and to clear any residual grass in the housing, tilt your lawnmower slightly 5. The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button, (Figure 7), to prevent accidental starting. Press and hold the lock-off button on the switchbox, then squeeze the Start/ Stop lever towards the left handle. 6. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards the left handle and release the lock/off button. 7. When the lawnmower has reached full speed gently lower it onto the lawn. Figure 6A Figure 6B Lock-Off button A C B Important! 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 higher will help reduce the load. See Adjusting the Cutting Height, on the following page. This Hover Mower is designed to cut/trim the grass. If the area that requires mowing has been left uncut for a long period of time, then a more robust mower should be considered prior to normal grass cutting maintenance with this unit. Due to the aerodynamics of cutting grass, the lawn needs to be cut dry. Any dampness will result in the cut grass clogging under the housing, leaving unsightly clumps on your lawn. Figure 7 6
Servicing the blade and fan. Removing the Blade and Fan. 1. To remove the blade bolt, hold the fan firmly and with a suitable spanner provided loosen the blade bolt by turning it anticlockwise, (Figure 9.) 2. Remove the blade bolt, blade, spacers and fan. 3. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary. Renew your metal blade after 50 hours mowing or two years whichever is the sooner - regardless of condition. Figure 9 Fitting the Blade and Fan 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. 1. Ensure the fan is located correctly. 2. Place the spacers onto the fan ensuring the pegs have located into the holes. 3. Place the blade onto the spacers ensuring the pegs have located into the holes on the blade and ensuring the blade is positioned correctly, see Adjusting the Cutting Height, in the following section. 4. Place the blade bolt through the centre hole of the blade. 5. Tighten down clockwise by hand. 6. Hold the fan firmly and tighten the blade bolt. Once the cut height is selected, re-assemble the blade, ensuring the cutter blade is assembled with the cutting tips downwards as shown in (Figure 9) above, and ensure the plastic washer is fitted under the blade nut. With the plastic washer under the blade nut tighten the assembly. Important! Your mower is supplied with the blade height in position B, (Figure 10). Always re-fit all the spacers and never fit more or less, or your mower will become unsafe. Service recommendations Your product is uniquely identified by a red and white product rating label. We strongly recommend that your product is serviced at least every twelve months. Care and maintenance Cleaning (Use gloves) It is very important that you keep your lawnmower clean. Grass clippings left in any of the air intakes or under the hood could become a potential fire hazard. Adjusting the cutting height Your mower employs a manual method of height of cut adjustment. The method involves changing the arrangement of the spacers fitted between the fan and the blade. A B Ensure your mower is disconnected from the mains supply. Fold the handle assembly by loosening the two handle knobs. Turn your mower over onto its side so that the underside of the mower housing is exposed. Using a cloth placed over the blades or heavy duty Plastic Washer gloves to protect your hands, grip the blade and, using the spanner provided, Nut A loosen and remove the nut from the motor spindle by Blade turning the nut in an anticlockwise direction. Motor Remove the blade nut, plastic washer, spacers and Spacers B blade and re-assemble to give the cut height required. A. For close cut grass place both spacers between the blade and the motor. C B. For a medium cut place a spacers either side of the blade. C. For longer grass place Figure 10 both spacers between the nut and the blade. C Figure 11 D 1. Remove grass from under the hood with a piece of wood or similar, (Figure 11A). 2. Using a soft brush - remove grass clippings from all air intakes, (Figure 11B). 3. Remove the blade, see relevant section in left column, to gain access to the fan and clean with a soft brush, Figure 11C. 4. Wipe over the surface of your lawnmower with a dry cloth, (Figure 11D). Important! Never use water for cleaning your lawnmower. Do not clean with chemicals, including petrol, or solvents some can destroy critical plastic parts. When you finish mowing 1. Replace blade, bolts, nuts or screws, if necessary. 2. Clean your lawnmower thoroughly. 3. Ask your local Service Centre to clean the air filter thoroughly and carry out any service or repairs required. 4. Make sure that the electric cable extension is coiled properly. 7
Carrying your Lawnmower Ensure the blade is facing away from you. Storing your Lawnmower Store in a dry place where your lawnmower is protected from damage. Possible problems Specifications Rated voltage 230V~50Hz Rated power 1100W Cutting Width 340mm Max. Sound power level 96db(A) Protection class IPX4, Class 2 Fails to Operate 1. Is the Power Turned On? 2. Is there power at the plug? Try a different applicance for confirmation. 3. Extension cable is connected incorrectly 4. Lock off button is not being depressed, refer to OPERATION page 6. 5. Circut breaker continues to trip out. Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply consult your local approved Service Centre or retailer. Poor Flotation 1. Disconnect from the mains electricity supply. 2. Clean the underside of the hood and the fan blades. 3. Raise to a higher height of cut. See Adjusting the Height of Cut. 4. Mowing long grass will cause strong resistance to the flotation and will possibly overload the motor. Refer to page 6. 5. Mower is designed to float over smooth concrete. If poor flotation persists; ie mower is dragging, Disconnect from the mains electricity supply and consult your local approved Service Centre or retailer. Distributed Australia Distributed by Morrison P.O. Box 533 Braeside. VIC. 3195 Phone: 1300 366 225 Facsimile: 1800 035 594 New Zealand Distributed by Morrison P.O. Box 14-349 Auckland 1741 Phone: 0800 MASPORT Facsimile: 0508 570 570 Clumping 1. Grass is still damp, continue when the grass has had time to dry. 2. Grass being cut is to long for the cutting to work correctly. Cut more frequently especially during the fast growth periods. 3. For correct cutting set the Hover Mower height to remove the top one-third of the grass or less. Excessive Vibration 1. Disconnect from the mains electricity supply. 2. Check that the blade is fitted correctly? 3. If the blade is damaged or worn, replace it with a new one. 4. If vibration persists? Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply and consult your local approved Service Centre or retailer. *Due to a change in 2009 items in Fig 10 page 7 are now in a different diameter. Check the blade is a good fit on the blade bolt, if not - change the blade to the new style of blade to correct this. Do not run the mower with a mixture of old & new parts. 8
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