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

USER MANUAL 34 E BASICMOVE GARDENA

Please read these operating instructions carefully and observe the notes given. Use these operating instructions to familiarise yourself with the electric lawnmower, 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 lawnmower. — Please keep these operating instructions in a safe place.

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1. Where to Use Your GARDENA Electric Lawnmower

Correct use Please note

The GARDENA electric lawnmower 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 electric lawnmower 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 electric lawnmower 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 electric lawnmower.

Warning! Danger! > Please read the — Cutting mechanism can cause operating instructions injuries ! before using the mower! Danger! =, | > Unplug from the mains before Risk of injury! 2%) maintenance orifthe mains = Keep bystanders away! 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 cutting mechanism are damaged or worn. Replace damaged or worn parts. Never disable safety devices. Check the grass to be cut before you start work. Remove any foreign bodies present (2.9. stones, branches). Check the cutting tool for damage regularly and have it professionally repaired if neces- sary. Operation: This electric lawnmower 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 electric lawnmower 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 cutting blade and the cutting path. 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 electric lawnmower 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 electric lawnmower 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 electric lawnmower if it is raining or in moist, wet conditions. Please observe any local restrictions or noise levels. Electrical safety: 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 electric lawnmower 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 regularly for signs of damage and ageing (e.g. cracks). The cable strain relief on the plug switch must be used (see 4. Operation). Do not pull on the cable which is attached to the side of the upright. The cable strain relief on the steering upright must be used (see 3 Fitting the cable clip). Do not use the electric lawnmower close to swimming pools or garden ponds. For portable units, which are used outdoors, we recommend to use a residual-current device having a residual-current rating £ 30 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. A brief voltage dip may occur when you switch Ask your electrician. on your electric lawnmower (due to conditions Keep the extension cable away from the area of the power supply) that may affect other you are cutting. devices (e.g. a lamp may flicker). The mains voltage and the equipment voltage This problem should not occur with supply stated on the type plate must be the same. If impedances of Zmax < 0,46 Ohm. extension cables are used, these must comply with the minimum cross-sections in the table below: Voltage Cable Cross- length section 220-240V/50Hz Upto 20m 1.5 mm2 220-240V/50Hz 20-50m 2.5 mm2

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

1. Insert screw © through the bore in the hub cap © and push

the 6-sided head fully into the hub cap ©. Use wheel hub with short bolt for the front wheel and wheel hub with long bolt for the rear wheel.

2. Press covering cap @ into the hub cap © until it snaps in

3. 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. The upper part of the upright is preassembled on the 34 E basic Move lawnmower.

1. Insert long boit ® through the lower part of the upright © and

the upright holder © from the cable side.

2. Screw lower part of upright © firmiy in position with the wing

nut ©. During this process, the wing nut ® must be on the opposite side to the cable ©.

8. Push upper part of upright @ into the grooves in the side of the

lower part of the upright © until the bores in the upper part © and lower part © of the upright match precisely. Check positioning of the plug switch ®. The cable © must run along the side of the upright and must not cross over itself.

4. Push short boit with cable guide ® on the cable side from

outside through the bore @ in the upper part of the upright ©.

5. Push short boit without cable guide @ from outside through

the bore in the upper part of the upright ©.

6. Place both wing nuts ® on the bolts @ / @ and tighten firmly.

7. Press cable © into the short boit with cable guide @ and

fasten to the lower part of the upright © with the cable clip ®.

Fitting the grass box: 1. Place the box cover ® on the grass box @ from above in such a way that ALL the eyes © are positioned over the hooks @.

2. Press the box cover ® on to the grass box ® until the hooks @

8. Inspect: Check that all the hooks © are engaged securely.

DANGER! Cutting tool can cause injuries! > Wait until the cutting blade is stationary before undertaking any adjustment work, wear suitable work gloves and pull out the mains plug. Connecting to 1. Push connector of the extension cable @ on to the connector power supply: of the plug switch @.

2. Draw a loop of the extension cable @ through the cable strain

relief device ® 1 and suspend in position 2. This prevents inadvertent disconnection of the plug and socket connection.

3. Insert extension cable ® into a mains socket.

Starting the mower: 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 the lawnmower on flat grass surface. — L

2. Keep safety interlock ® pressed down and pull starting lever @

on the upper handle ©. The lawnmower starts.

3. Release safety interlock ©.

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

When in operation, the extension cable © must always be guided in the direction you are working and to the side of the area to be worked on. Always work away from the connection cable.

Adjusting the cutting height: Mowing on a slope:

SLPON Mowing without the grass box: Mowing tips: 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). To prevent the machine sliding down a slope, itis necessary to lock the front wheels before pushing the machine on to the slope. Do not use the mower on a slope steeper than 20° maximum.

1. Tu both red running wheel locks @ either way by 90° (groove

indicates direction of travel).

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

lock @ engages. The wheels are locked in the straight ahead position. After mowing the slope, the front wheels can be unlocked again by tuning the wheel lock @ either way by 90°. 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 blade stationary.

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. 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. To establish a long interval between mowing (e.g. whilst away on holiday), 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 — Store the mower in a closed room to which children cannot the mower: gain access.

1. Switch off mower and disconnect extension cable.

;} 2. To save space, release the wing nuts of the uprights until the //_ joints can be folded together easily.

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. Disposal: The lawn mower must not be added to normal household waste. It {in accordance with must be disposed of in line with local environmental regulations. RL2002/96/EC)

Clean the underside of the mower casing:

DANGER! Cutting blade can cause injuries ! — Before maintenance, wait until the cutting blade 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). Grass 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. — Lay mower on its side carefully and remove grass deposits (do not use sharp objects).

DANGER! Cutting blade can cause injuries ! — Before rectifying faults, wait for the cutting blade to stop, wear suitable work gloves and pull out the mains plug.

Replacing the blade: Blades with chipped edges must be replaced and must not be reground because this causes the mower to be out of balance. The blade must only be replaced by GARDENA Service or a specialist dealer authorised by GARDENA. Only an original GARDENA blade must be used. GARDENA spares are available from your GARDENA dealer or via GARDENA Service. + GARDENA replacement blade Art. 4091 A damaged or bent blade must be replaced because it will be out of balance. Faut Possible cause Remedy Motor will not start Power supply cable faulty. Check power supply cable. Extension cable may not have a > Use extension cable with large enough cross-section. cross-section complying with table (2. For your Safety). Motor jammed and making Jammed with foreign body. — Switch off motor, pull out a noise mains plug and remove foreign body. Cutting height too low forthe > Raise cutting height or lawn or mowing speed too high. or reduce mowing speed. Loud noises, mower Screws on motor, its fixing or on > Have screws tightened by an rattling the mower casing loose. authorised specialist dealer or GARDENA-Service. Runs unevenly, mower Blade damaged or blade — Have blade tightened or vibrates strongly mounting released from motor replaced by an authorised shaît. specialist dealer or GARDENA-Service. Out of balance because of — Clean mower (see very dirty blade. 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. 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 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 operating instructions.