BG-SC 2240 P - Lawn mower EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Petrol lawn mower
Brand	Einhell
Model	BG-SC 2240 P
Power source	Petrol (4-stroke engine)
Engine power	2.2 kW (3 HP)
Fuel tank capacity	1.0 L
Oil tank capacity	0.6 L
Cutting width	40 cm
Adjustable cutting height	25-75 mm, central
Start type	Manual recoil start with Easy-Start
Drive	Self-propelled, variable speed
Forward speed	3.5 km/h
Wheels	200 mm front, 250 mm rear
Grass catcher	50 L
Weight	35 kg
Dimensions (L x W x H)	140 x 50 x 100 cm
Sound level (LWA)	96 dB
Vibration at operator position	8.2 m/s²
Safety features	Safety engine stop, traction handle
Routine maintenance	Oil change, air filter cleaning, spark plug
Available spare parts	Blade, belt, wheels, spark plug
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - BG-SC 2240 P EINHELL

What type of engine oil should I use?

Use a quality SAE 30 (or 10W-30) 4-stroke oil. The capacity is approximately 0.6 L. Check the level before each use.

How to start the lawn mower?

Make sure the fuel tank is full and the engine stop is engaged. Pull the traction handle, activate the choke if necessary, then pull the starter cord firmly.

What is the minimum cutting height?

The cutting height is adjustable from 25 mm (min) to 75 mm (max) using a central lever.

How to replace the blade?

Disconnect the spark plug. Tilt the mower on its side. Unscrew the blade bolt (clockwise) with a wrench. Install the new blade, ensuring the cutting direction is correct. Tighten to 50 Nm.

What is the capacity of the grass catcher?

The grass catcher has a capacity of 50 litres. It empties easily thanks to a zipper closure.

How to maintain the air filter?

The air filter should be cleaned every 25 hours of use. Remove the cover, take out the filter, clean it with soapy water, dry it, and re-oil it with engine oil.

What is the wheel size?

The front wheels are 200 mm in diameter, the rear wheels 250 mm, ensuring good maneuverability.

How to store the mower in winter?

Empty the fuel tank and run the engine until it stops. Change the oil. Clean the mower. Store it in a dry, frost-free place.

What is the engine power?

The 4-stroke engine develops a power of 2.2 kW (3 HP), sufficient for medium garden areas.

How to adjust the forward speed?

The forward speed is variable and is adjusted via a knob on the handlebar. Turn it to increase or decrease the speed.

USER MANUAL BG-SC 2240 P EINHELL

Table of contents

1. Safety instructions
2. Layout and items supplied
3. Intended use
4. Technical data
5. Before starting the equipment
6. Operation
7. Cleaning, maintenance, storage, transport and ordering of spare parts
8. Disposal and recycling
9. Troubleshooting guide

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⚠️ Important!

When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the information is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

1. Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet.

CAUTION!

Read all safety regulations and instructions.

Any errors made in following the safety regulations and instructions may result in an electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use.

Explanation of the warning signs on the equipment (Fig. 16)

1. Important. Read the instructions before using for the first time.
2. Keep other persons (and animals) away from the danger zone.
3. Sharp tools – do not cut your fingers or toes – remove the spark plug before starting any maintenance work.
4. Fill with oil and fuel before starting
5. Wear goggles and ear muffs.
6. Engine start / Engine stop lever (I = Engine On / 0 = Engine Off)
7. Important. Hot parts.
8. Scarifier roller depth adjustment

2. Layout and items supplied (Fig. 1/2)

1. Engine start/stop lever – engine brake
2. Top push bar
3. Bottom push bar
4. Scarifying depth
5. Ejector flap
6. Grass basket
7. Throttle lever
8. Fastening nuts for top push bar
9. Fastening screws for bottom push bar
10. Fastening nuts for bottom push bar
11. Cable securing clips
12. Fastening screws for top push bar

3. Intended use

The equipment is designed for scarifying lawned areas. The scarifying process is designed for ripping moss and weeds - complete with their roots - out of the soil and for loosening the soil. As a result your lawn can absorb nutrients better and is cleaned. We recommend you to scarify your lawn in the spring (April) and autumn (October).

Important! Due to the high risk of bodily injury to the user, the equipment may not be used to grind up branch or hedge clippings. Moreover, the equipment may not be used as a power cultivator to level out high areas such as mole hills.

For safety reasons, the equipment may not be used as a drive unit for other work tools or tool sets of any kind.

The machine is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.

Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

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4. Technical data

Engine type: 1 cylinder, 4-stroke

Displacement	118
Max. engine output 2.2 kW / 3 hp
Working speed 3,600 rpm
Fuel:	Unleaded
Tank capacity: approx. 2.5 l
Engine oil: approx. 0.4 l / 10W30
Spark plug: LG F7TC
Blades (number) 18
Blade diameter 163 mm
Depth setting -15 - +5 mm
Working width: 400 mm
LpA sound pressure level 81 dB(A), K = 3dB (A)
LWA sound power level 96 dB(A)
Vibration ahw	3,492 m/s 2 , K = 1,5 m/s 2
Weight:	31

5. Before starting the equipment

The equipment is delivered unassembled. The grass basket and the complete push bar must be assembled and mounted before using the equipment. Follow the operating instructions step-by-step and use the pictures provided as a visual guide to easily assemble the equipment.

Fitting the bottom push bar (Fig. 3)

Fit the bottom push bar (Fig. 3 / Item 3) to the push bar holder using the screws (Fig. 3 / Item 9) and nuts (Fig. 3 / Item 10) supplied.

Fitting the top push bar holder (Fig. 4)

Position the upper push bar (Fig. 4 / Item 2) such that its holes line up with the holes of the lower bar. Screw the tubes together, using the screws (Fig. 4 / Item 12) and nuts (Fig. 4 / Item 8) supplied. Use the supplied cable clips (Fig. 4 / Item 11) to secure the throttle cable and the engine Start / Stop cable to the lower push bar.

Fitting the debris box (Fig. 5)

Lift the ejector flap (Fig. 5 / Item 5) with one hand and attach the debris box (Fig. 5/Item 6) to the handle from above using your other hand.

Important: Before you attach the debris box you must ensure that the engine is switched off and the roller is not rotating.

6. Starting up

Important!

The engine does not come with oil in it.

Therefore, ensure that you add oil before starting it up. The oil level in the engine must be checked each time before mowing. (see Checking the oil level).

Starting the equipment (Fig. 6 - 7)

In order to avoid any unintentional start-ups of the engine, it comes equipped with an engine brake (Fig. 6/Item 1) which must be pressed at all times whilst the device is in use, otherwise the engine will stop. Important: When the engine brake lever is released it must return to its initial position and the engine must stop. If this is not the case, do not use the equipment again.

1. Open the petrol cock (Fig. 7 / Item B). Set the cock to "ON" for this purpose.
2. Set the choke lever (Fig. 7/Item C) to the "Choke" position.
3. Move the throttle lever (Fig. 1 / Item 7) to the center position.
4. Press the engine brake lever (Fig. 6 / Item 1) and pull the starter cable (Fig. 7 / Item A) forcefully until the engine starts.
5. Allow the engine to warm up briefly and then set the choke lever (Fig. 7 / Item B) to the "RUN" Position.
6. The speed of the cutter unit can be controlled using the throttle lever (Fig. 6 / Item 7) (tortoise = slow / rabbit = fast).

Important: Always pull the starter cable slowly until you feel the initial resistance before you then pull it quickly to start the engine. Do not allow the starter cable to whip back of its own accord.

Important: The scarifier roller begins to rotate as soon as the engine is started.

Important! Never open the ejector flap when the motor is running. A rotating cutting unit can cause injuries.

Always fasten the ejector flap carefully. The flap flips back to the "Closed" position by the tension springs! Always ensure that a safe distance (provided by the long handles) is maintained between the user and the housing. Be especially careful when scarifying

and changing direction on slopes and inclines.

Maintain a solid footing and wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long trousers. Always scarify along the incline (not up and down).

For safety reasons, the scarifier may not be used on slopes with a gradient exceeding 15 degrees. Use extra caution when reversing and pulling the scarifier (tripping hazard)!

Adjusting the working depth (Fig. 8)

To set the working depth, gently push the depth adjustment lever (Fig. 8 / Item 4) away from the device, set the required depth, and then lock the lever back into position.

Important: For transport, move the depth adjustment lever to the highest position.

Tips for proper working

It is recommended that you overlap scarifying paths slightly. Try to scarify in straight lines for a neat, clean appearance. The aeration swaths should always overlap each other by a few centimeters to avoid bare strips.

As soon as grass clippings start to trail behind the scarifier, it is time to empty the grass basket.

Important: Before removing the grass basket, switch off the motor and wait until the roller has come to a complete stop.

To remove the grass basket, lift the ejector flap with one hand while unhooking the basket with the other.

How frequently you should scarify your lawn is determined primarily by the speed at which the grass grows and the hardness of the soil.

Keep the underside of the equipment clean and remove soil and grass buildup. Deposits make it harder to start the aerator and reduce the quality of scarifying.

Always scarify along slopes (not up and down). Switch off the motor before performing any checks on the roller.

Important!

The roller continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is switched off. Never attempt to stop the roller. If the rotating roller strikes an object, immediately switch off the equipment and wait for the roller to come to a complete stop. Then inspect the condition of the roller. Replace any damaged parts.

7. Cleaning, maintenance, storage, transport, and ordering of spare parts

Important:

Never work on or touch conducting parts on the ignition unit with the engine running. Always pull the spark plug boot from the spark plug before starting any work of care or maintenance. Never perform any work on the machine while it is running. Any work not described in these Operating Instructions must be performed by an authorized service workshop only.

7.1 Cleaning

The scarifier should be cleaned thoroughly every time after it has been used. This particularly applies to its underside and the blades. To do so tip the scarifier slightly on to its side and remove the dirt.

Important. Before you tip the equipment, the petrol tank must be emptied to prevent petrol leaking out. Ideally you should use a conventional petrol extraction pump for this purpose.

7.2 Servicing

Checking the oil level

Set the equipment down on a flat, level surface. Unscrew the oil dipstick by turning it anti-clockwise. The oil level must be as shown in Figure 10.

Important: Never run the engine with no or too little oil. This can cause serious damage to the engine.

Changing the oil

●Change the engine oil every year before the start of the season (in addition to the information in the petrol service manual) when the engine is warm. ●Use only recommended engine oil. - Place a suitable oil drip tray beneath the oil drain screw. - Remove the oil filler screw (Fig. 9 / Item A). ●Undo the oil drain screw (Fig. 9 / Item B) and drain the oil into a suitable container. - Close the drain screw again when all the used oil has been drained. ●Pour engine oil into the equipment as shown in Figure 10. ●Dispose of the used oil in accordance with applicable regulations.

Care and adjustment of the cables

Oil the cables at regular intervals and check that they move easily.

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Servicing the air filter

Soiled air filters reduce the engine output by supplying too little air to the carburetor.

Regular checks are therefore essential. The air filter should be checked after every 50 hours of use and cleaned if necessary. If the air contains a lot of dust, the air filter should be checked more frequently.

- Remove the air filter as shown in Fig. 11-13.

● Clean the air filter only with compressed air or by tapping it.

● Assemble in reverse order.

Important: Never clean the air filter with petrol or inflammable solvents.

Servicing/Replacing the spark plug

Check the spark plug for dirt and grime after 10 hours of operation and if necessary clean it with a copper wire brush. Thereafter service the spark plug after every 50 hours of operation.

● Pull off the spark plug boot (Fig. 14) with a twist.

- Remove the spark plug using a spark plug wrench (Fig. 15).

● Assemble in reverse order.

7.3 Preparing the equipment for storage

Caution: Do not empty the petrol tank in enclosed areas, near fire or when smoking. Petrol fumes can cause explosions and fire.

1. Empty the petrol tank with a petrol suction pump.
2. Start the engine and let it run until any remaining petrol has been used up.
3. Change the oil at the end of every season. To do so, remove the used engine oil from a warm engine and refill with fresh oil.
4. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head. Fill the cylinder with approx. 20 ml of oil from an oil can. Slowly pull back the starter handle, which will bathe the cylinder wall with oil. Screw the spark plug back in.
5. Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the housing.
6. Be sure to clean the entire machine to protect the paint.
7. Store the machine in a well-ventilated place.

7.4 Preparing the device for transport

1. Drain the petrol tank using a petrol extraction pump.
2. Always let the engine run until it has used up the remainder of petrol in the tank.
3. Empty the engine oil from the warm engine.
4. Remove the spark plug boot from the spark plug.
5. Clean the cooling fins of the cylinder and the housing.
6. Remove the push bars if necessary. Ensure that the cables are not kinked.

7.5 Ordering replacement parts

Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

●Type of machine

●Article number of the machine

●Identification number of the machine

●Replacement part number of the part required

For our latest prices and information please go to www.isc-gmbh.info

8. Disposal and recycling

The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent its being damaged in transit. This packaging is raw material and can therefore be reused or can be returned to the raw material system.

The unit and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Defective components must be disposed of as special waste. Ask your dealer or your local council.

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9. Troubleshooting guide

Fault Possible causes	Remedy
The motor does not start - Engine br	brake lever not pressed- Spark plug defective- Fuel tank empty- Petrol cock closed	- Press the engine brake lever- Replace spark plug- Top up fuel- Open petrol cock
Engine does not run smoothly - Air filter dirty- Spark plug worn- Choke open	- Clean the air filter- Clean/Replace the spark plug- Set choke lever to “Run” position
The equipment does not operate smoothly and vibrates intensively	- Blades imbalanced - Have the blades replaced by a customer service workshop.
Motor is running, roller is not rotating	- V-belt torn - Have the V-belt replaced by a customer service workshop.

81 dB(A), K = 3dB (A)

Noise: measured L_WA = 93.4 dB (A); guaranteed L_WA = 96 dB (A)

P = 2.2 KW; L/∅ = cm

Notified Body:

x 2004/26/EC

Emission No.: e11*97/68 SA*2004/26*0850*00

Standard references: EN 13684; EN ISO 14982

First CE: 12 Archive-File/Record: NAPR005821

Art.-No.: 34.200.00 I.-No.: 01018

Subject to change without notice. Wiesenweg 22, D-94405 Landau/Isar

Documents registrar: Markus Jehl

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The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of ISC GmbH.

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All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card. Of course, if you would prefer to call us then we are also happy to offer our assistance under the service number printed below. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms cover additional guarantee rights and do not affect your statutory warranty rights. We do not charge you for this guarantee.
2. Our guarantee only covers problems caused by material or manufacturing defects, and it is restricted to the rectification of these defects or replacement of the device. Please note that our devices have not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Consequently, the guarantee is invalidated if the equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial applications or for other equivalent activities. The following are also excluded from our guarantee: compensation for transport damage, damage caused by failure to comply with the installation/assembly instructions or damage caused by unprofessional installation, failure to comply with the operating instructions (e.g. connection to the wrong mains voltage or current type), misuse or inappropriate use (such as overloading of the device or use of non-approved tools or accessories), failure to comply with the maintenance and safety regulations, ingress of foreign bodies into the device (e.g. sand, stones or dust), effects of force or external influences (e.g. damage caused by the device being dropped) and normal wear resulting from proper operation of the device.

The guarantee is rendered null and void if any attempt is made to tamper with the device.

1. The guarantee is valid for a period of 2 years starting from the purchase date of the device. Guarantee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fitted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fitted. This also applies when an on-site service is used.
2. In order to assert your guarantee claim, please send your defective device postage-free to the address shown below. Please enclose either the original or a copy of your sales receipt or another dated proof of purchase. Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place, as it is your proof of purchase. It would help us if you could describe the nature of the problem in as much detail as possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee then your device will either be repaired immediately and returned to you, or we will send you a new device.

Of course, we are also happy to offer a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered by the scope of this guarantee or for units which are no longer covered. To take advantage of this service, please send the device to our service address.

Dear Customer,