PARTNER 421
Owner's Manual

Starting and Stopping
The switchbox is provided with a lock-off button to prevent accidental starting. To Start Your Lawnmower. (L1, L2, L3) 1. Press and hold the lock off button on the switchbox,(L1) then squeeze the Start/Stop lever towards the upper handle (L2). 2. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever and release the lock-off button (L3). To Start your Lawnmower (M1, M2, M3) 1. Connect plug to mains and switch on. 2. Tilt the handle downwards to slightly raise the front of the lawnmower and to reduce the risk of lawn damage whilst starting. 3. Press and hold the lock-off button (M1) on the switchbox, then squeeze one of the Start/Stop levers towards the upper handle (M2). 4. Continue to squeeze the start/stop lever towards the upper handle and release the lock-off button (M3). 5. Lower the lawnmower to its proper operating position and commence mowing. To Stop Your Lawnmower. 1. Release the pressure of the Start/Stop lever. NOTE (M1, M2, M3) There are two start/stop levers fitted. Either one can be used for starting the lawnmower. IMPORTANT Do not use the start/stop levers intermittently

How to Mow
1. Start mowing the edge of the lawn nearest to the power point so that the cable is laid out on the lawn you have already cut (N). 2. Mow twice a week in the growing season, your lawn will suffer if more that one third of its length is cut at one time and this may also result in poor collection. Please Note Do not overload your Lawnmower When mowing in long thick grass a first cut with the cutting height adjusted to its highest setting, see Cutting Height, will help reduce motor overload and will help prevent damage to your lawnmower.

Cutting Height (Without Levers)
If your lawnmower has wheel hubs as illustrated in Fig P1, the height of cut is adjusted by following steps P1-P3. 1. Remove the wheel by turning the wheel hub in an anticlockwise direction (P1) and relocate in new hole (P2) turning the wheel hub in a clockwise direction to tighten (P3). Repeat for other wheels adjusting to the same position. 1. If you have Height of Cut levers (Figs. Q), the height of cut is altered by pulling the adjustment lever away from the location slots and moving to the selected position (Q1). 2. If your electric wheeled rotary is fitted with more than one lever then these must be adjusted to the same position (Figs. Q2 - Q6). Please Note : Your electric wheeled rotary may be fitted with a mixture of cutting heights.

Cutting Height (With Levers)
Levers Levers Levers Levers Fitted, Fitted, Fitted, Fitted, Lowest Cut Height - (Q2,4) Highest Cut Height - (Q3,5) Semi Central - (Q6) Central (Q7)

If you have levers fitted to the wheel do not attempt to unscrew the wheel hub. Use the levers to alter the height of cut.

Cutting System
Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges could cause injury. USE GLOVES. Renew your metal blade after 50 hours mowing or 2 years whichever is the sooner - regardless of condition. 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. Removing the Blade and Fan 1. To remove the blade bolt, hold the fan firmly and with the spanner provided loosen the blade bolt by turning it anti-clockwise (R). 2. Remove the blade bolt, blade, and fan. 3. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary. Fitting the Blade and Fan 1. Ensure the fan is located correctly.(S) 2. Fit the blade to the fan with the sharp edges pointing away from the fan. 3. Re-assemble blade bolt through blade and fan. 4. Hold the fan firmly and tighten blade bolt firmly with a spanner. Do not over tighten.

Cleaning
IMPORTANT - USE GLOVES Never use water for cleaning your lawnmower. Do not clean with chemical, including petrol, or solvents - some can destroy critical plastic parts. 1. Remove grass from under the deck with a brush.(T) 2. Using a soft brush - remove grass clippings from all air intakes (U), the discharge chute and the grass box. 3. Remove the blade to gain access to the fan and clean with a soft brush.(V) 4. Wipe over the surface of your lawnmower with a dry cloth.

Caring
At the End of the Mowing Season 1. Replace blade, bolts, nuts or screws, if necessary. 2. Clean your lawnmower thoroughly. Do not clean with chemicals, including petrol or solvents some can destroy critical plastic parts. 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 is coiled properly. Storing your Lawnmower: Store in a dry place where your lawnmower is protected from damage.

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