34 E - Electric lawn mower GARDENA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 34 E GARDENA

Please read these operating instructions carefully and observe the notes given. Use these operating instructions to familiarise yourself with the electric flexible steerable mower, its proper use and the notes on safety. For safety reasons, children under the age of 16 and people not familiar with these operating instructions must not use this electric flexible steerable mower. — Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place.

1. Where to Use Your GARDENA Flexible Steerable Mower

1. Where to Use Your GARDENA Flexible Steerable Mower

Correct use: Please note

The GARDENA flexible steerable mower is designed for cutting lawns in and around the garden. Do not use the mower on a slope steeper than 20° maximum. To prevent injury, the flexible steerable mower must not be used for trimming bushes, hedges, shrubs, for cutting and pruning of climbers or grass on roofs or in balcony boxes. In addition, the flexible steerable mower must not be used for chopping up branches, twigs or for leveling irregularities in the soil.

2. Safety instructions

+ Please read the notes on safety on the flexible steerable mower.

0-7 Warning! Danger! > Please read the opera- + Cutting mechanism can cause ting instructions before injuries! using the mower! Danger! =, | > Unplug from the mains before Risk of injury! | maintenance or ifthe mains > Keep bystanders away! /27] | lead is damaged. — Keep the connection cable away from the mower.

Check each time you use the mower: Inspect the mower each time before you use it. Do not use the mower if the safety devices (switch handle, protective cover, cable strain relief, start button, grassbox) and/or the cut- ting mechanism are damaged or wo. Replace damaged or worn parts. Never disab- le safety devices. Check the grass to be cut before you start work. Remove any foreign bodies present (e-g. stones, branches). Check the cutting tool for damage regularly and have it professionally repaired if neces- sary. Operation: This electric flexible steerable mower can cause serious injuries! You are responsible for the safety of the working area. Do not tilt the mower on its side whilst using it. Never lift or carry the mower with the motor running. Only use the flexible steerable mower for the purposes specified in these instructions. Wear sturdy shoes and long trousers to protect your legs. Keep your fingers and feet away from the cut- ting tool and the cutting channel! Make sure you always take up a safe and stable stance whilst working, especially on slopes. Be particularly careful if you change direction on a slope. Be careful when going backwards. Risk of stumbling! Look out for foreign bodies when working (e. g. stones). Do not let the handle fall forwards freely when folding it up. Interruptions of work: Never leave the flexible steerable mower unattended at the working area. If you interrupt your work store the unit in a safe place. Disconnect the mains plug! When you interrupt work in order to go to another working area, always switch off the electric flexible steerable mower during transport. Environmental influences : Only work when visibility is good. Familiarise yourself with the surroundings of your working area. Check for possible risks which might be not audible due to the noise of the machine. Make sure that there are no other people {especially children) or animals anywhere near the working area. If you do strike an obstacle when working, release the switch handle, pull out the mains plug and remove the obstacle. Check the mower for damage and have it repaired if necessary. Do not use the flexible steerable mower if it is raining or in moist, wet conditions. Please observe any local restrictions or noise levels. Electrical safety: A DANGER! Electric shock! If the insulation is damaged on the screw fastening the blade in position, this must be replaced by GARDENA Service or a specialist dealer authorised by GARDENA. The electric flexible steerable mower must only be operated with an undamaged electric cable. If the electric cable or the extension cable is damaged disconnect the mains plug immediately. The connection cable must be checked regu- larly for signs of damage and ageing (e.g. cracks). The cable strain relief on the steering upright must be used (see 3 Fitting the cable clip). Do not use the flexible steerable mower close to swimming pools or garden ponds. For portable units, which are used outdoors, we recommend to use a residual-current devi- ce having a residual-current rating < 80 mA. In Switzerland use of a residual-current device is obligatory. The socket of an extension cable should be water-proof and the connection sockets for extension cables must be made of rubber or be encased in rubber. Only use permitted extension cables. Ask your electrician. Keep the extension cable away from the area you are cutting.

The mains voltage and the equipment voltage stated on the type plate must be the same. If extension cables are used, these must comply with the minimum cross-sections in the table A brief voltage dip may occur when you switch on your shredder (due to conditions of the power supply) that may affect other devices below: (e.g. a lamp may flicker). This problem should not occur with supply Voltage Cable Cross- impedances of Zmax < 0,46 Ohm. length section 220-240V/50Hz Upto20m 1.5mm2 220-240V/50Hz 20-50 m 2.5 mm°

34 E easyMove Fitting the wheels:

Al 4 wheels must always be screwed in at the same cutting height (see 4 Operation “Setting the cutting height”).

Insert screw ® through the bore in the hub cap © and push the 6-sided head fully into the hub cap ©. Insert the short screw in the small hub cap and the large screw in the large hub cap. . Press covering cap © into the hub cap © until it snaps in place. . Insert screw © through the wheel © and screw the wheel © firmly in place by hand at the side and ensure it is securely located. Screw in the small wheels (13 cm diameter) at the front and the large wheels (16 cm diameter) at the rear. . Place the box cover ® on the grass box © from above in such a way that ALL the eyes © are positioned over the hooks @. Press the box cover @ on to the grass box © until the hooks @ engage securely. Inspect: Check that all the hooks @ are engaged securely. DANGER! Cutting tool can cause injuries! + Wait until the cutting tool is stationary before undertaking any adjustment work, wear suitable work gloves and pull out the mains plug.

Adjusting the swivelling upright: Connecting the extension cable: height:

1. Press in both slides © simultaneously and open up the

2. Open the clamping lever ®.

8. Pull out swivelling upright ® to the required length.

4. Close clamping lever ® again.

For safety reasons, on first use, the upper part of the handle must be drawn out fully. It can then no longer be collapsed to the as-delivered position. The clamping force can be adjusted via the nut @. If the clamping effect decreases, open the clamping lever and turn the knurled nut clockwise (e.g. with pliers).

1. Push extension cable connector ®

on to the mower plug @.

2. Form a loop with the extension

cable ® and guide it thorough the cable strain relief ©.

3. Hook in extension cable ® in such

a way that the cable sags slightly and the cable strain relief can slide along the entire length of the cable clip. Note: To avoid driving over the extension cable, the exten- sion cable should always be arranged in such a way that when the mower is operating, the cable is routed in from the side which has already been mowed. DANGER! Risk of injury if the mower does not switch off automatically! — Do not remove or bypass the safety devices (start button, switch handle).

1. Place mower on a flat area of the lawn.

2. Press the start button @ and pull the switch handle @ on the

8. After starting the motor, release the start button @ again.

4. Only push the mower forwards and at walking pace.

For 34 E easyMove: The cutting height can be adjusted from 2.0 to 6.5 cm in 1.5 cm- stages (4 positions). — Unscrew wheels ® by hand and screw back in firmly at the cut- ting height required. All 4 wheels @ must always be screwed in at the same cutting height (see scale © on the back of the wheel mounting).

Adjusting the cutting height: For 38 E: The cutting height can be adjusted centrally from 2 to 7 cm in 1 cm-stages (6 positions).

1. Hold handle ® and press button @.

2. Set the cutting height required by raising or lowering the mower.

The cutting height set is displayed on the cutting height display ® in cm.

3. Select cutting height and release the button @ again.

The cutting height engages automatically. To prevent sliding sideways on a slope, the front wheels and the steering wheel must be locked in the straight ahead position before pushing the mower on to the slope. Do not use the mower on a slope steeper than 20° maximum.

1. Turn both red running wheel locks @ by 90° (groove in direction

2. Bring front wheels @ into straight ahead position until the

lock @ engages. The wheels are locked in the straight ahead position.

8. Lift steering wheel lock @ upwards.

4. Bring steering wheel ® into the straight ahead position until

the lock engages. The steering wheel is locked in the straight ahead position. After mowing on the slope has been completed, the front wheels and the steering wheel can be unlocked again by turning the running wheel lock @ by 90° and folding the steering wheel lock @ downwards. When mowing slopes, cut in lines across the slope. The grass box must be emptied as soon as grass is left Iying on the lawn. DANGER ! Foreign bodies thrown out of the mower can cause injuries! — Only lift protective flap with the motor switched off and the cutting tool stationary. TIP: if the handle is tilted to the side, it is easier to empty the grass box.

1. Lift protective flap ® and take out grass box ® by the handle.

2. Empty the grass box ® and hang it on the back again using the

mounting hook @ on the casing. 38 E Level Indicator: The red level indicator @ is located in the cover of the grass box. After starting the mower, the level indicator move upwards. Stop immediately when the level indicator goes downwards during mowing. The grass box is full and must be emptied.

Mowing without the grass box: Mowing tips:

Do not put your hand in the discharge opening. When the protective flap @ is released, this closes automatically and covers the discharge opening. The protective flap @ is arranged in such a way that it is still possible to mow with the protective flap closed but without a grass box. The cut grass is then dropped on the lawn. If grass residue is left in the discharge opening, pull mower backwards about 1 m so that the grass residue can drop out dounwards. To produce a well-maintained lawn. we recommend cutting the lawn regularly once a week if possible. The laun becomes thicker if cut frequentiy. After relatively long intervals between mowing (holiday lawn), first of all cut in one direction with the cutting height as high as possible, then cut in the crosswise direction at the cutting height required. If possible, only cut the grass when it is dry, if the grass is damp, the cutting pattern will be uneven. Storing /transporting the mower: Disposal: (in accordance with RL2002/96/EC) — Store the mower in a closed room to which children cannot gain access.

1. Switch off mower and disconnect extension cable.

2. Push in the swivelling handle to save space, press in the two

slides © and til the swivelling upright @ forwards (carrying position).

8. Store mower in a dry, enclosed and secure place.

TIP: To save space the grass box can be placed on top of the folded up mower. The product must not be added to normal household waste. It must be disposed of properly.

Clean the underside of the mower casing:

Cleaning the grass box (88 E with level indicator):

DANGER! Cutting tool can cause injuries! + Before maintenance, wait until the cutting tool is stationary, wear suitable work gloves and pull out the mains plug. DANGER! Injury to persons and damage to property! + Do not clean mower under running water (especially at high pressure). Deposits make the starting process difficult, impair the quality of the cut and the discharge of the grass. Dirt and grass residues are easiest to remove immediately after mowing.

1. Lock steering wheel in the straight ahead position (see 4.

Operation “Mowing on à slope”).

2. Lay mower on its side carefully and remove grass deposits (do

not use sharp objects). The grass box must be checked regularly for wear or damage. For 38 E: If the level indicator shows full even though the grass box is not full, the level indicator must be cleaned. . Remove grass deposits inside and outside the grass box (do not use sharp objects).

2. For 38 E: Turn level indicator cover @ by approx. 20° anti-

clockwise 1 and remove 2 (bayonet fitting).

3. Clean level indicator ®, level indicator cover & and ventilation

holes @ (do not use sharp objects).

4. Refit level indicator in reverse order.

DANGER! Cutting tool can cause injuries! — Before rectifying faults, wait for the cutting tool to stop, wear suitable work gloves and pull out the mains plug. Blades with chipped edges must be replaced and may not be reground because this causes the mower to be out of balance. The blade may only be replaced by GARDENA Service or a specialist dealer authorised by GARDENA. Only an original GARDENA blade may be used. GARDENA spares are available from your GARDENA dealer or via GARDENA Service. + E34 easyMove: GARDENA replacement blade Art. 4091 + E 38 easyMove / E 38 mulchCut: GARDENA replacement blade Art. 4092 À damaged or bent blade must be replaced because it will be out of balance.

Fault Possible cause Remedy Motor will not start Power supply cable faulty. Check power supply cable. Extension cable may not have a large enough cross-section. — Use extension cable with cross-section complying with table (2. For your Safety). Motor jammed and making a noise Jammed with foreign body. — Switch off motor, pull out mains plug and remove foreign body. Cutting height too low for the lawn or mowing speed too high. — Raise cutting height or or reduce mowing speed. Loud noises, mower rattling Screws on motor, it fixing or on the mower casing loose. — Have screws tightened by an authorised specialist dealer or GARDENA-Service. Runs unevenly, mower vibrates strongly Blade damaged or blade mounting released from motor shaît. — Have blade tightened or replaced by an authorised specialist dealer or GARDENA-Service. Out of balance because of very dirty blade. — Clean mower (see

6. Maintenance). If this

does not rectify the fault, contact GARDENA Service. Lawn is not cleanly cut Blade blunt. Have blade replaced. Cutting height too low. Increase cutting height. Mowing speed too high. Reduce mowing speed. 38 E: level indicator shows full although the grass box is not full yet Level indicator is dirty. vivivis Clean level indicator (see

If any other faults occur, please contact GARDENA Service. Please contact GARDENA Service before sending the mower. Repairs may only be carried out by GARDENA service centres or dealers authorised by GARDENA.

9. Warranty / Service

GARDENA guarantees this product for 2 years (starting from the date of purchase). This guarantee covers all serious defects of the unit that can be proved to be material or manufacturing faults. Under warranty we will either replace the unit or repair it free of charge if the following conditions apply: +_The unit must have been handled properly and in keeping with the requirements of the operating instructions. + Neither the purchaser or a non-authorised third party have attempted to repair the unit. The blade is a wearing part and is not covered by the guarantee. This manufacturers guarantee does not affect the users existing warranty claims against the dealer/seller. If a fault occurs with your Electric Flexible Steerable Lawnmower, please return the faulty unit together with a copy of the receipt and a description of the fault, with postage paid to one of the GARDENA Service Centres listed on the back of these operat- ing instructions.