Questions: Electric Lawnmowers My machine takes plastic blades. Can I change it to a metal blade?
As from January 1st 1995, any manufacturer of products with any form of metal cutters must be able to stop the blade within 3 seconds. This is mandatory. If the product is built and designed to take plastic cutters, it will not be fitted with a brake on the motor, therefore it is illegal to fit a metal blade.
Why can’t I turn the blade on my lawnmower manually?
When the machine is switched off and the blade is turned manually by hand, you will feel some resistance. The blade will not turn freely as there is a brake fitted to the motor. The brake is released on starting the machine.
Is there a way I can adjust the angle of the handles on my lawnmower?
On some of our products the handles can be moved to a certain extent, but this is governed by legislation, as we have to have a given distance between the operator and the cutter blade on the machine.
How long does my cordless lawnmower run for once the battery is fully charged?
The RC320 will run for 35-40 minutes and the RC400 will run for 45-50 minutes. These figures are based on regular cutting. The run time will depend on the grass conditions - if your grass is long and lush the run time will be less as the product is working harder.
Do you have to recharge the battery after each use?
We strongly recommend all cordless products be fully charged after every use. This will ensure the product is fully charged ready for its next use and the user will get optimum life out of the battery.
Is the red light meant to stay on the battery charger after the battery has completed charging?
On the RC320 the light glows red and goes out when fully charged. On the RC400 the light glows red when charging, flashes red when nearly charged, and goes green when fully charged.
Why does my machine not hover?
When starting the machine, it should be tilted slightly to allow the air to circulate under the deck, giving it lift. Not doing this could make the machine feel heavy during use. If your lawn feels 'spongy' underfoot, this is as a result of a build up of thatch and moss. This causes the machine to be sucked down onto the lawn and prevents it from hovering. This can be remedied by scarifying the lawn. Also, if there is a build up of grass cuttings underneath the hood, or in between the fins on the impeller, then this will prevent the machine from hovering. This can be resolved by general care and maintenance.
What is the roller used for?
The roller fitted to the rear of a machine gives a striped effect on your lawn and to allow easy cutting over the edges of your lawn.
How does it collect the grass?
Your lawnmower is designed to vacuum clippings from the lawn through the aperture in the base of the grass box. A percentage of the finer clippings are recycled and fed back into the lawn.
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