Extension Cords; Maintenance And Care - Dolmar EM-380 Instructions D'origine

CAUTION: The blade starts turning as soon as
the motor is started.
WARNING: Cutting elements continue to rotate
after the motor is switched off.
8-2 FOR THE BEST RESULTS WHEN
MOWING
Clear lawn of debris. Be sure that the lawn is clear of
stones, sticks, wire or other foreign objects which could be
accidentally thrown out by the mower in any direction and
cause serious personal injury to the operator and others
as well as damage to property and surrounding objects.
Do not cut wet grass. For effective mowing do not cut wet
grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the
deck preventing proper mowing of the grass clippings. Cut
no more than 1/3 the length of the grass. The
recommended cut for mowing is 1/3 the length of the
grass. Ground speed will need to be adjusted so the
clippings can be dispersed evenly into the lawn. For
especially heavy cutting in thick grass it may be
necessary to use one of the slowest speeds in order to get
a clean well mowed cut. When mowing long grass you
may have to cut the lawn in two passes, lowering the
blade another 1/3 of the length for the second cut and
perhaps cutting in a different pattern than was used the
first time. Overlapping the cut a little on each pass will
also help to clean up any stray clippings left on the lawn.
The mower should always be operated at full throttle to
get the best cut and allow it to do the most effective job of
mowing. Clean underside of deck. Be certain to clean the
underside of the cutting deck after each use to avoid a
build-up of grass, which would prevent proper mulching.
Mowing leaves. The mowing of leaves can also be
beneficial to your lawn. When mowing leaves make sure
they are dry and are not laying too thick on the lawn. Do
not wait for all the leaves to be off the trees before you
mow.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the
motor. Pull out the mains plug, thoroughly inspect the
mower for any damage and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the mower. Extensive vibration of
the mower during operation is an indication of damage.
The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired.
9. BLADE (Fig. 7)
The blade is made of pressed steel. It will be necessary to
reshape it frequently (with a grind wheel).
Ensure that it is always balanced (an unbalanced blade
will cause dangerous vibrations). To check for balance,
insert a round rod through the central hole and support
the blade horizontally. A balance blade will remain
horizontal. If the blade is not balanced the heavy end will
rotate downwards. Reshape the heavy end until the blade
is currently balanced. To remove the blade (1), unscrew
the blade screw (2) and replace any parts, which are
damaged. When reassembling, make sure that the cutting
edges face in the direction of the motor rotation. The
blade screw (2) must be tightened to torque 20 N.m.
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WARNING: For service, replace the blade
with: DOLMAR 7290731 ONLY.
WARNING: Disconnect the electric cord from the
power supply.
WARNING: Protect hands by using heavy gloves
or a rag to grasp the cutting blades when replace the
blade.

10. EXTENSION CORDS

You should only use extension cords for outdoor use,
PVC ordinary duty with a cross sectional area not less
2
than 1.0 mm (not lighter than H05VV-F 2 x 1.0 mm
Before using, check the supply and extension cords for
signs of damaged during use, disconnect the cord for
signs of damage or aging. If the cord becomes damaged
during use, disconnect the cord from the supply
immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE
DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY. Do not use the
appliance if the cord is damaged or worn. Keep extension
cord away from cutting elements.
WARNING: Always ensure that the ventilation
openings are kept clear of debris.

11. MAINTENANCE AND CARE

WARNING: Before performing any
maintenance or cleaning work, Always pull out the
mains plug!
Do not spray the unit with water. Ingress of water may
destroy the switch-plug combination unit and the electric
motor. Clean the unit with a cloth, hand brush, etc.
Expert inspection is required, do not make any
adjustment by yourself, must contact Dolmar
authorized service centre:
a) If the lawn mower strikes an object.
b) If the motor stops suddenly.
c) If the blade is bent (do not align!)
d) If the motor shaft is bent (do not align!)
e) If a short-circuit occurs when the cable is connected.
f) If the gears are damaged.
g) If the V-belt is defective.
h) Use only manufacturer's recommended replacement
parts and accessories.
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