For advice on the safety and suitability of this
equipment contact your local HSS Hire Shop.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from
the work area.
Never use this equipment if you are ill, feeling
tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
This equipment should only be used by a
competent person who has read and understood
these instructions.
There is a serious risk of personal injury if you do
not follow all instructions laid down in this guide.
Safety Goggles MUST be worn by everyone in
the work area.
Wear practical, protective clothing,
gloves and footwear. Avoid loose garments
and jewellery that could catch in moving parts, tie back
long hair.
Ensure the work area is well lit.
Always switch OFF and unplug the equipment
when not in use, never leave it plugged in and
unattended.
Always unplug the mower before changing
the blades.
Take special care when changing cutters – they can
have sharp edges.
Mower cutters can cause serious injury. Always
keep feet and hands well away from the cutters
while the mower is switched on, taking special care
when starting.
Never carry or pull the equipment by its flex.
Make sure you know how to switch this machine
OFF before you switch it ON in case you get
into difficulty.
Never tamper with safety devices, they are there
for your protection.
Always switch OFF the mower and unplug, then
wait for moving parts to stop before cleaning,
moving or inspecting it.
NEVER operate the mower without the grass
collection box fitted.
Watch your footing. Take special care if working other
than on firm, level ground.
Information on COSHH regulations is available from your
local HSS Hire Shop.
GENERAL SAFETY
HSS electric lawn mowers plug into a standard
13amp power socket.
If the equipment fails, or if its flex or plug gets
damaged, return it. Never try to repair it yourself.
Keep flexes out of harm’s way, and clear of the
work area.
Extension leads should be fully unwound and
loosely coiled, away from the equipment. Never run
them through water, over sharp edges or where they
could trip someone.
Using electrical equipment in very damp or wet
conditions can be dangerous.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, an
RCD (Residual Current-Operated Device) is
supplied with this machine.
Check the condition of the equipment before use.
If it shows signs of damage or excessive wear, do not use
it. Return it to your local HSS Hire Shop.
Clear the lawn of everything that could get in
the mowers way, sticks, stones, tools, washing
lines etc.
Set the handle in the working position and stand
the mower on level ground ready for starting; making
sure there is nothing, such as long grass, to foul
the cutters.
Fit the supply load socket to the mower (see
illustration) ensuring the cap has located correctly.
Having plugged the mower into its power supply, tilt
it slightly to one side until the cutters are clear of
the ground.
Now, press the Lock-OFF button and squeeze the
ON/OFF control to start the motor. Once the motor
has reached full speed, carefully tilt the mower back
into the horizontal position.
It should hover just above the ground, ready to
begin mowing.
To mow, simply push the mower forward, keeping
your feet clear of the mower cutters. Never pull
the mower backward.
For the best results, move in a straight line, tackling
the lawn in a series of overlapping strips.
BASIC TECHNIQUES
GETTING STARTED
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
ON/OFF
Control
Lock OFF
Button
Catch
Grass
Collection
Box
Cutter
Socket
Cap
