ENLARGED DRAWING OF THE 
FRONT PART OF THE “AUTOMATON” LAWN MOWER. | 
Showing mode of Adjusting the Cutters to the Ledger Blade, and regulating 
| the cutting height from the ground. 
| B the adjustable arm which carries the revolving knives or cutters D D. C is the fixed ‘ledger’ or cutting 
| blade, against the front edge of which the knives D Dact. E and F are adjusting screws for accurately regulating 
the revolying knives D D to the fixed ledger blade ©. G are wooden rollers which support the front of the 
Machine and keep the knives and ledger blade just clear of the ground. These rollers are easily adjusted by 
screws Q, so as to regulate the cutting height from the ground. The revolving knives D D should just press 
lightly against the fixed ledger blade C, and this degree of nicety can be easily and exactly adjusted by means of 
the screws E and F. If, for instance, the knives do not quite touch the ledger blade C, slacken the nut E atrifle, 
and tighten the screw F. If, on the contrary, the cutters press too hard upon the blade C, then slacken the screw — 
F and tighten up the nut E. A leaf of a plant or shrub, ora slip of writing paper applied between the edges of 
the revolving knives D D and the edge of the ledger blade ©, will show when they cut properly by producing a 
clean cut, on the knives being made to revolve, and no more pressure or closeness ought to be given than 1s 
sufficient to produce this effect. Care should be taken never to overstrain the set screws, but they should be tight 
enough to ensure their not becoming loose of themselves. 
__ When the knives require sharpening, take off the side wheel cover, then screw the small iron handles (sent 
with the Machine) into the arm of the outside toothed wheel, and turn this wheel rapidly backwards, first takin 
care that the frame is supported on each side by a brick or block of wood placed below the bearings of the main 
rollers. This rapid turning of the knives in a contrary direction to that which they revolve when in use, 
very soon sharpen both the knives and ledger blade, if at the same time oil 1s freely dropped upon them, and also 
some fine emery (nearly the finest made) carefully shaken upon the revolving knives, Adjust the knives upon — 
the ledger blade delicately, as the process of grinding goes on. 
" — Instructions for using, keeping in order, and adjusting the Automaton Lawn Mower sent with every | 
achine. ; 
NEWLY DESIGNED GARDEN ROLLERS. 
Ransomes, Sims & HEAD can 
recommend these Rollers with the 
greatest confidence. They are of 
solid construction, and the best | 
workmanship, being designed 
rather for use than ornament. The 
bearing of the Roller is in the 
centre of the cylinder instead of at 
the ends, so that dirt is practically 
excluded. 
These Rollers do not leave ribs 
in the grass or gravel, like the 
double rollers, and are much lower 
in price. As the axles do not 
project beyond the handles, the 
danger of injuring shrubs ane 
barking trees is avoided. . 
PRICES.—16 in., 60/- 18in.,.70/- 20in., 80/- 22in., 90/- 24 in., 100) 
Including free delivery to the principal Railway Stations and Shipping Ports in England. 
RANSOMES, SIMS & HEAD, ORWELL WORKS, IPSWICH. 
