RGPM 51 S - Tondeuse à gazon EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RGPM 51 S EINHELL

Original operating instructions

Sicherheitshinweise lesen und beachten

 Read and follow the operating instructions and safety information

before using for the first time.

 Avant la mise en service, lisez le mode dʼemploi et les consignes

GB Table of contents:

6. Before starting the equipment

8. Cleaning, maintenance, storage, transport and

ordering of spare parts

9. Disposal and recycling

10. Troubleshooting guide

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 instructions for hand-

operated lawn mowers

1. Read the directions with due care. Familiarize

yourself with the settings and proper operation of

2. Never allow children or other persons who are

not familiar with the operating instructions to use

the mower. Contact your local governmental

agency for information regarding minimum age

requirements for operating the mower.

3. Never mow in the direct vicinity of persons -

especially children - or animals. Always keep in

mind that the operator is responsible for

accidents involving other persons and/or their

If you give the equipment to any other person,

give them these operating instructions as well.

Preliminary measures

1. Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long

trousers when mowing. Never mow barefoot or in

2. Check the grounds on which the machine will be

used and remove all objects that could be caught

up and violently flung out of the chute.

3. Warning: Petrol is highly flammable! Therefore:

- Only store petrol in containers designed to hold

petroleum-based liquids.

- Only refuel out in the open and do not smoke

during the refueling process.

- Always refuel the lawn mower

the engine. Always ensure that the fuel tank cap

is closed when the engine is running and when

the mower is hot; also do not refuel.

- If petrol has overflowed, do not under any

circumstances attempt to start the engine.

Instead, remove the machine from the affected

area. Avoid starting the engine until the petrol

fumes have completely evaporated.

- For safety reasons, the petrol tank and other

tank closures must be replaced if they are

4. Replace defective mufflers.

5. Before using the mower, visually inspect it to

ensure that the blade, mounting bolts and the

entire cutting apparatus are in good working

order (i.e. not worn out or damaged). To prevent

any imbalance, replace worn out or damaged

blades and mounting bolts as a set only (if

Please note that where a mower has more than

one blade, the rotation of one of the blades can

cause the others to rotate as well.

1. Do not let the combustion engine run in enclosed

areas, as dangerous carbon monoxide gas can

2. Only mow in broad daylight or in well-lit

conditions. Avoid using the machine on wet

grass as far as possible.

3. Always maintain good footing on inclines.

4. Only operate the machine at a walking pace.

5. For machines with wheels: Always mow

hills i.e. never straight up or straight down.

6. Be particularly careful when you change direction

7. Do not mow on overly steep inclines.

8. Always be extra careful when turning the mower

around and when pulling it towards you.

9. Switch off the lawn mower and ensure that the

blade has stopped rotating whenever the mower

has to be tilted for transporting over areas other

than lawns and whenever it has to be moved

from or to the area you want to mow.

10. Never use the lawn mower if the blade or safety

grilles are damaged, or without the attached

guards, e.g. deflectors and/or grass catching

11. Do not adjust or overclock the engine speed

12. Release the engine brake before you start the

13. Start the engine with care, in accordance with

the manufacturerʼs instructions. Make sure that

your feet are far enough away from the mower

14. Do not tilt the lawn mower when you start the

engine unless the mower must raised off of the

ground a little in order to start it. In the latter

case, tilt the mower as little as absolutely

necessary and only raise the side opposite to

15. Never start the engine while standing in front of

16. Never move your hands or feet toward or under

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any rotating parts. Keep clear of the chute

opening at all times.

17. Never lift or carry a lawn mower with the engine

18. Switch off the engine and pull the spark plug

- before you dislodge any blockages or clogs in

- before carrying out any checks, cleaning,

maintenance or other work on the lawn mower

- if the lawn mower strikes a foreign body,

examine it for signs of damage and carry out any

necessary repairs before restarting and

continuing to work with the mower. If the lawn

mower begins to experience exceptionally strong

vibrations, immediately switch it off and check it.

19. Switch off the engine:

- when you leave the lawn mower.

- before you refuel.

20. When you switch off the engine, move the speed

lever to the Off position. Close the petrol

21. Operation of the machine at higher than normal

speed can lead to an increased risk of accidents.

22. Take care when carrying out installation work on

the machine, and avoid trapping fingers between

the moving cutting tool and the fixed parts of the

Maintenance and storage

1. Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are

tightened securely and that the machine is in

safe working condition.

2. Never store the mower (with petrol in the tank)

inside a building in which petrol fumes could

come into contact with open flames or sparks.

3. Allow the motor to cool before you put the lawn

mower in an enclosed area.

4. In order to avoid fire hazards, keep the engine,

exhaust and the area around the fuel tank free

from grass, leaves and leaking grease (oil).

5. Routinely check the grass basket for signs of

wear and impaired functionality.

6. For your own safety, replace worn or damaged

parts without delay.

7. If the fuel tank should require emptying this

should only be done in the open air using a

petrol suction pump (available from DIY shops).

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 symbols on the machine

1) Read the operating instructions

2) Important! Danger from catapulted parts. Keep a

3) Important! Switch off the engine and pull the

spark plug boot before doing any maintenance,

repair, cleaning or adjustment work.

4) Fill with oil and fuel before starting the mower.

5) Caution! Wear ear protection and safety goggles.

6) Engine start/stop lever (I=Engine on; 0=Engine

7) Drive lever (clutch lever)

8) Risk of cut injuries. Caution: rotating cutters.

2. Layout (Fig. 1-10)

1. Engine start/stop lever – engine brake

9. Cutting height adjustment

16. 2 screws for upper push bar with high speed

20. Drive wheel (left and right)

Please check that the article is complete as specified

in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please

contact our service center at the latest within 5 work

days after purchasing the article and upon

presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to

the warranty table in the warranty provisions at the

end of the operating instructions.

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 Open the packaging and take out the equipment

 Remove the packaging material and any

packaging and/or transportation braces (if

 Check to see if all items are supplied.

 Inspect the equipment and accessories for

 If possible, please keep the packaging until the

end of the guarantee period.

IMPORTANT The equipment and packaging material are not

toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags,

foils or small parts.

There is a danger of swallowing or suffocating!

 Upper push bar and lower push bar

 Side ejector adaptor

 Grass basket (two-piece)

 Square head screw (2x)

 Petrol service manual

 Original operating instructions

The equipment may only be used for the tasks it is

designed to handle. 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.

The petrol lawn mower is intended for private use i.e.

for use in home and gardening environments.

Private use of the lawn mower refers an annual

operating time generally not exceeding that of 50

hours, during which time the machine is primarily

used to maintain small-scale, residential lawns and

home/hobby gardens. Public facilities, sporting halls,

and agricultural/forestry applications are excluded.

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.

The operating instructions as supplied by the

manufacturer must be kept and referred to in order to

ensure that the lawn mower is properly used and

maintained. The instructions contain valuable

information on operating, maintenance and servicing

Important! Due to the high risk of bodily injury to the

user, the lawn mower may not be used to trim

bushes, hedges or shrubs, to cut scaling vegetation,

planted roofs, or balcony-grown grass, to clean (suck

up) dirt and debris off walkways, or to chop up tree or

hedge clippings. Moreover, the lawn mower may not

be used as a power cultivator to level out high areas

For safety reasons, the lawn mower may not be used

as a drive unit for other work tools or toolkits of any

The enclosed manual from Briggs & Stratton

provides detailed technical data on the engine!

RG-PM 48 S B&S Engine type:

Single cylinder four-stroke engine, 158 ccm

Cutting height adjustment: central, (30-75 mm)

uncertainty 2 dB L WA

The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.

Single cylinder four-stroke engine, 190 ccm

Cutting height adjustment: central, (30-75 mm)

uncertainty 4 dB L WA

The impact of noise can cause damage to hearing.

6. Before starting the equipment

6.1 Assembling the components

Some parts of the mower come disassembled. For

quick and easy assembly, read and follow the

Important! You will need the following additional

tools (not supplied) for assembly, and also for

앬 A flat oil drip tray (for changing the oil)

앬 A 1 liter measuring jug (oil/petrol resistant)

앬 A funnel (suitable for the tankʼs petrol filler neck)

앬 Household wipes (to wipe up oil/petrol residue;

dispose of these at a filling station)

앬 A petrol suction pump (plastic, available from

앬 An oil can with hand pump (available from DIY

1. Affix the lower push bar (Fig. 3a/Item 5) to the

mower housing and set the desired working

height. 3 different working heights are available.

Each peg on the lower push bar can be inserted

into a hole situated directly opposite to it, on the

mower housing, for example A-A (Fig. 3). The

lower push bar must be equally adjusted on both

sides. Now affix the cover (Fig. 3a/Item 23) and

attach the push bar (5) using the square head

screws (15) and the star screws (18) as shown in

2. Fasten the top push bar to the bottom push bar

using a screw (Fig. 3b/Item 16) and a star screw

(Fig. 3b/Item 18) on each side. Make sure that

the lobes of the screws are folded towards the

inside so that the high speed clamping function

remains operational.

3. Insert the grip of the starter cord (Fig. 3c/Item 4)

into the hook provided for that purpose as shown

4. Fasten the cords to the push bar with the

supplied cable ties (Fig. 3d/Item. 13).

5. The debris bag should be assembled as shown

in Figure 3e. For this, insert the upper lugs of the

debris bag carefully into the openings on the

6. Lift the ejector flap (Fig. 4 / Item 8) with one hand

and hook in the grass bag (Fig. 4/Item 7) as

6.2 Setting the cutting height

Important! Adjust the cutting height only when

the engine is switched off and the plug boot has

앬 Before you begin to mow, check to ensure that

the blade is not blunt and that none of the

fasteners are damaged. To prevent any

imbalance, replace blunt and/or damaged blades

as a set only (if applicable). To carry out this

check, first switch off the engine and pull the

앬 The cutting height is centrally adjusted with the

cutting height adjustor lever

(Fig. 7/Item 9). Up to 5 different cutting heights

앬 Pull the adjustor lever out and select the desired

cutting height. The lever snaps into the desired

For detailed information on starting the engine,

refer to the enclosed manual from Briggs &

The engine does not come with oil in it.

Therefore, be sure to add oil before starting the

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engine. You will also need to fill in petrol, as this

is also not supplied upon delivery.

In order to avoid any unintentional start-ups of the

lawn mower, it comes equipped with an engine

brake (Fig. 5a/Item 1) which must be pulled back

before the engine can be started. When the engine

control lever is released it must return to its initial

position, at which point the engine automatically

You can control the rotation speed of the blade using

the speed lever (Fig. 6).

Before you start mowing, you should run through

this operation several times in order to ensure that

the machine is working properly.

Whenever you need to perform any kind of adjust-

ment and/or repair work on your lawn mower, wait

until the blade has come to a complete stop.

Always switch off the engine before carrying out any

adjustments, maintenance or repairs.

1. Engine brake (Fig. 5a/Item 1): Use the lever to

stop the engine. When you release the lever the

engine and the blade stop automatically (Fig.

5b). To mow, hold the lever in the working

position. Before you start to mow, check the

start/stop lever several times to be sure that it is

working properly. Ensure that the tension cable

can be smoothly operated (i.e. is not catching or

kinking in any way).

Speed lever (Fig. 6): Move this lever in order to

increase or decrease the engine speed. (Tortoise

= Slow / Hare = Fast)

3. Drive lever (clutch lever) (Fig. 5a/Item 19): If you

press this (Fig. 5c) the clutch for the drive will be

closed and the lawnmower will start to move with

Release the drive lever in good time to stop the

moving lawnmower. Practice starting and

stopping before you use the mower for the first

time until you are familiar with controlling the

4. Caution: The blade begins to rotate as soon as

the engine is started.

Before you start the engine, move the motor

brake several times to be sure that the stop

cable is properly working. Note: The engine is

factory set to a speed that is optimal for cutting

and blowing grass into the basket and is

designed to provide many years of use.

5. Check the oil level.

6. Fill the tank with petrol when it is empty, using a

funnel and measuring vessel. Make sure that the

Note: Use only unleaded petrol as fuel.

Warning: Never use more than one safety petrol

can. Do not smoke when refueling. Switch off the

engine before refueling and allow the engine to cool

down for a few minutes.

In the mulching mode the cuttings are shredded in

the enclosed mower housing and then spread back

onto the lawn. It is not necessary to gather and

dispose of the grass.

Important: Mulching is only possible if the lawn is

relatively short. Optimum results can be achieved

only with a mulching blade (available as an

To use the mulching function, disconnect the debris

bag, slide the mulching adaptor into the ejector

opening (Fig. 5d/Item 22) and close the ejector

You should fit the mulching adaptor (Item 22) in

order to use the side ejector. Connect the side

ejector adaptor (Fig. 5e/Item 21) as shown in Figure

Filling level indicator debris bag

The debris bag is equipped with a filling level

indicator (Fig. 2/Item 6). This will be opened by the

air current produced by the mower. If the flap falls

during mowing, the debris bag is full and should be

emptied. To ensure that the filling level indicator

works properly, the holes under the flap must be kept

clean and permeable.

Important information

1. Make sure that you are properly dressed when

mowing. Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear; do not

wear sandals or tennis shoes.

2. Inspect the blade. A blade that is bent or

damaged in any other way must be immediately

exchanged for a genuine Einhell replacement

3. Do not fill the fuel tank indoors, but rather out in

the open. Use a filling funnel and a measuring

jug. Wipe off any spilled petrol.

4. Read and follow in the instructions in the

operating manual as well as the information

regarding the engine and accessory equipment.

Store the manual in a place where it can be

readily accessed by other users of the machine.

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5. Exhaust gas is dangerous. Only start the engine

6. Make sure that all the guards are fitted and that

they are in good working order.

7. The machine should only be operated by

persons who are well informed with the way it

works, and who are in reasonably good physical

8. It can be dangerous to mow the grass when it is

wet. Try to ensure that you only mow the grass

9. Advise children and others to keep well away

from the lawn mower.

10. Never mow the grass in poor visibility.

11. Remove all loose objects from the lawn before

you start mowing the grass.

7.2 Tips for proper mowing

Important! Never open the chute flap when the

catch bag has been detached (to be emptied) and

the engine is still running. The rotating blade can

cause serious injuries!

Always carefully fasten the chute flap and grass

basket. Switch off the engine before emptying the

Always ensure that a safe distance (provided by the

length of the long handles) is maintained between

the user and the mower housing. Be especially

careful when mowing and changing direction on

slopes and inclines. Maintain a solid footing and

wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long trousers.

Always mow along the incline (not up and down).

For safety reasons, the lawn mower may not be used

to mow inclines whose gradient exceeds 15 degrees.

Use special caution when backing up and pulling the

lawn mower. Tripping hazard!

Only use a sharp blade that is in good condition. This

will prevent the grass blades from fraying and the

lawn from turning yellow.

Try to mow in straight lines for a nice, clean look.

Insodoing, the mowing swaths should always overlap

each other by a few centimeters in order to avoid

Keep the underside of the mower housing clean and

remove grass build-up. Deposits not only make it

more difficult to start the mower; they decrease the

quality of the cut and make it harder for the machine

to bag the grass. Always mow along inclines (not up

and down). Slightly turning the front wheels up the

hill while mowing will prevent the mower from sliding

out of the straight line. Select the cutting height

according to the length of the grass. If the lawn has

grown quite a bit, mow over it several times so that

no more than 4 cm of grass are cut at one time.

Switch off the engine before doing any checks on the

blade. Keep in mind that the blade continues to

rotate for a few seconds after the engine has been

switched off. Never attempt to manually stop the

Regularly check to see if the blade is securely

attached, is in good condition and is sharp. If the

contrary is the case, sharpen the blade or replace it.

In the event that the blade strikes an object,

immediately switch off the lawn mower and wait for

the blade to come to a complete stop. Then inspect

the condition of the blade and the blade mount.

Replace any parts that are damaged.

Tips for proper mowing:

1. Pay attention to ensure that you do not run into

or over anything that could damage the mower.

The lawn mower could be damaged and/or the

machine could inflict bodily injury.

2. A hot engine, exhaust or drive unit can burn the

skin if touched. Thus, do not touch these parts

unless the mower has been switched off for a

while and you know that they have cooled down!

3. Use extra caution when mowing on inclines and

4. Insufficient daylight or even a sufficient level of

artificial light is one reason not to mow.

5. Check the mower, the blade and other parts if

they have struck a foreign object or if the

machine vibrates more than usual.

6. Do not make any adjustments or repairs until the

engine has been switched off. Pull the plug boot.

7. Pay special attention if you are mowing directly

next to a street or are close by one (traffic).

Always keep the grass chute pointed away from

8. Avoid mowing in places where the wheels have

trouble gripping or mowing is unsafe in any other

way. Before you back up, ensure that nobody is

standing behind you (especially little children,

who are more difficult to see).

9. When mowing over thick, high grass, select the

highest cutting level and mow at a slower speed.

Before you remove any grass or blockages of

any kind, switch off the engine and pull the plug

10. Never remove any safety-related parts.

11. Never fill the engine with petrol when it is hot or

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7.4 Emptying the grass basket

As soon as grass clippings start to trail the lawn

mower, it is time to empty the grass basket.

Important! Before taking off the grass basket,

switch off the engine and wait until the blade has

To take off the grass basket, use one hand to lift up

the chute flap and the other to grab onto the basket

handle (Fig. 4). Remove the basket.

For safety reasons, the chute flap automatically falls

down after removing the grass basket and closes off

the rear chute opening. If any grass remains in the

opening, it will be easier to restart the engine if you

pull the mower back approx. 1 meter.

Do not use your hands or feet to remove clippings in

or on the mower housing, but instead use suitable

tools such as a brush or a hand broom.

In order to ensure that the majority of grass clippings

are picked up, the inside of both the catch bag and

especially the air grill must be cleaned after each

Reattach the catch bag only when the engine is

switched off and the blade is stopped.

Using one hand, lift up the chute flap, while grabbing

onto the basket handle with the other. Hang in the

basket from the top.

1. Allow the engine to cool before you put the lawn

mower in an enclosed area.

2. Remove grass, foliage, grease and oil before

storing the mower. Do not place any objects on

3. Check all the screws and nuts once more before

you start to use the lawn mower again. Tighten

4. Also be sure to empty the grass basket.

5. Pull the spark plug boot to prevent unauthorized

6. Ensure that you do not park the mower next to

any source of danger. Petrol fumes can lead to

7. Only original parts or parts approved by the

manufacturer may be used for repairs

(see address on the warranty certificate).

8. If the lawn mower is not going to be used for an

extended period, empty the petrol tank using a

petrol suction pump.

9. Tell your children not to use the mower. It is not

10. Never place petrol near an ignition source.

Always use a can that is approved to store

petrol. Keep petrol away from children.

11. Oil and maintain the machine.

8. Cleaning, maintenance, storage,

transport and ordering of spare parts

Important: The enclosed engine manual from

Briggs & Stratton provides maintenance

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.

After each use, the mower should be thoroughly

cleaned (especially the underside and blade

Note: Before you tilt the lawnmower onto its side,

empty the fuel tank completely with a petrol pump.

The lawnmower must not be tilted more than 90

degrees. The simplest time to remove dirt and grass

is directly after mowing. Dried residual grass and dirt

could cause damage to the mowing operation. Make

sure the grass ejector canal is free from residual

pieces of grass and remove these if necessary.

Never clean the mower with a direct jet of water or a

high pressure cleaner. The motor must stay dry.

Aggressive cleaning agents such as cold cleaning

solvent or petroleum ether must not be used.

Important: The enclosed engine manual from

information and maintenance interval information

Dispose of soiled maintenance material and media at

the appropriate collection point

8.2.1 Wheel axles and wheel hubs

These should be lightly greased once a season. To

do so, remove the wheel caps with a screwdriver and

slacken the fastening screws on the wheels.

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For safety reasons you should only ever have your

blade sharpened, balanced and mounted by an

authorized service workshop. For optimum results it

is recommended that the blade should be inspected

Changing the blade (Fig. 8)

Only ever use original spare parts when having the

blade replaced. The marking on the blade must be

matched with the number given in the list of spare

parts. Never have any other model of blade fitted.

Should the blade, in spite of all precautions, come

into contact with an obstruction, shut down the

engine immediately and pull the spark plug boot. Tip

the lawn mower onto its side and check the blade for

damage. Damaged or bent blades must be replaced.

Never attempt to bend a bent blade back to straight

again. Never mow the lawn with a bent or heavily

worn blade as this will cause vibrations and can lead

to further damage to the lawn mower.

Important: There is a risk of injury if you work with a

Resharpening the blade

The blades can be resharpened with a metal file. In

order to avoid imbalance, the blade should be

resharpened by an authorized service workshop.

8.2.3 Care and adjustment of the cables

Oil the cables at regular intervals and check that they

8.2.4 Inspecting the V-belt

To inspect the V-belt you must remove the V-belt

cover (Fig. 8/Item D).

After any repair or maintenance work, check that all

safety-related parts are in place and in proper

All parts which may cause injury must be kept where

they are inaccessible to children or others.

Important: In accordance with product liability

legislation we are not liable for any damages caused

by improper repairs or the use of spare parts that are

not original spare parts or parts approved by us. In

addition, we are also not liable for any damages

arising from improper repairs. Such work should be

performed by a customer services workshop or

authorized specialist. The same applies to accessory

Lawn mowers are only permitted to be used on

workdays between the hours of 7.00 a.m. and 7.00

p.m. Please comply with statutory regulations, which

may vary from location to location.

8.3 Preparing the mower for long-term 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. Be sure to clean the entire machine to protect

4. Store the machine in a well-ventilated place.

8.4 Preparing the mower for transportation

1. Empty the petrol tank (see item 6.3.1).

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. Cleaning the equipment.

6. Remove the start tension cable from the hook

(Fig. 3c). Slacken the wing nuts and fold down

7. Wedge a few layers of corrugated cardboard

between the upper and lower push bars and the

engine in order to prevent any chafing.

8.5 Ordering replacement parts

Please quote the following data when ordering

앬 Article number of the machine

앬 Identification number of the machine

앬 Replacement part number of the part required

For our latest prices and information please go to

9. 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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10. Faults and remedies for faults

Caution: Always switch off the engine and pull the ignition cable before starting any inspection or adjustment

Caution: If, after making an adjustment or repair to the engine, you let it run for a few minutes, remember that

the exhaust and other parts will get hot. Thus, do not touch parts that emanate heat, as these may burn you.

Important. If problems arise in connection with the engine, please refer to the enclosed manual from

Fault Possible cause Remedy

Loud while running, machine

- Blade fasteners are loose

- Blade is unbalanced

- Check blade fasteners

Engine does not start - Brake lever not pressed

- Fuel tank is empty

Uneven mowing results - Blade is blunt

- Cutting height is too low

- Engine speed is too low

- Set correct height

Unsatisfactory bagging of the

- Engine speed is too low

- Cutting height is too low

- Set speed lever to max.

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GB Warranty conditions:

iSC GmbH guarantees the repair of defects or replacement of the equipment in accordance with the overview

below, whereby statutory guarantee claims are not affected.

With regard to consumables, wear parts and missing parts iSC GmbH guarantees a correction of defects or a

new delivery only if the defect is reported within 24 hours (consumables), 5 work days (missing parts) or 6

months (wear parts) after purchase and the purchase date is verified with the bill.

In case of defects concerning the material or construction, we kindly request you to submit the equipment

together with the fully completed warranty card supplied with the equipment. It is important that you fill in an

exact description of the defect.

To do so, answer the following questions:

 Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?

 Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure?

 What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)? Describe the malfunction.

Category Example Warranty

Defect with regard to material or

Wear parts Air filter, Bowden cables, grass

basket, tires, drive clutch

Consumables Blades Warranty only in case of an

immediate defect (24 hours after

purchase / date on the bill)

Missing parts 5 work days

(tortue = lent / lièvre = rapide)

defecţiuni constructive

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.

 Technical changes subject to change

GUARANTEE CERTIFICATE Dear Customer,

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.

particular to rechargeable batteries for which we nevertheless issue a guarantee period of 12 months.

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

3. 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

4. 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

Of course, we are also happy 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.

Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts/consumables and missing parts as set forth

in the warranty conditions of these operating instructions.

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